JFILARSKI

** JFILARSKI ** TEXAS

__Political Party__: Republican

__Texas Congressperson I Most Agree With__: [|John R. Carter]

__Three Issues That Are Most Important to Me __:


 * National Defense :** I believe that, especially after 9/11, it is important that we are trying to do everything to make our country safe and trying to prevent terrorism. I think it's important the United States is strong in this area. If we aren't strong with our National Security, then people will not feel secure in our country. Therefore, in order to keep the U.S. safe, we should add new military bases in important areas of the United States to prevent any kind of future terrorism.


 * Education: ** I think education is a very important issue. Kids are the future, and with a good education, we can all do things that can help the country in some way, and i think every child should have the same opportunities so that they can become successful. I think that every person should have the right to a proper education including a high school and possibly a college education, that way, they can become successful adults and contribute to the society.

**Environment and Energy:** I think this is a very important issue because we have made our environment the way it is now, and now it's our job to fix it. i think that it's important that we do everything we can to try and find alternate energy sources to make our air cleaner. We can also do things to protect endangered species and to clean up their habitat.

__Info About My Bill__: working with CBROWN on HB 5. Our bill deals with National Security and suggests that we make our airports/airplanes safer to prevent terrorism and other threats.

__**5 Texas Facts**__ 1. Texas' economy is very diverse and spans from cattle ranchers to mining. 2. Texas is run under it's 1876 Constitution which is its fifth in its history. 3. Texas sends 32 representatives to the U.S. Congress along with 2 senators. 4. Texas is the second largest in size and population in the country. 5. Texas has over 13 million registered voters and Texas does not record affiliations with parties.

__Sources__ 1. "Texas: Overview." __United States Geography__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 11 May 2009 . 2. "John R. Carter:Issues-Homeland Security" 10 May 2009 <[]> 3."Texas Senate Passes Renewable Energy Bill - Environment Texas." __Home - Environment Texas__. 11 May 2009 . 4."Education: Texas Political Leaders' views." __OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues__. 11 May 2009 []. 5.__The Plain Dealer__ 10 May 2009. 11 May 2009 . 6.__YLI__. 12 May 2009 . 7.__National NAGPRA__. 12 May 2009 <http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/documents/BasesMilitaryMAP.htm>. 8.__The White House-Homeland Security__. 13 May 2009 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/homeland_security/>. 9.__Info Please- September 11th Terrorist Attacks__. 14 May 2009 <http://www.infoplease.com/spot/sept112001.html>. 10.__New York- 9/11 By the Numbers__. 14 May 2009 <http://nymag.com/news/articles/wtc/1year/numbers.htm>.