JSANTAMARIA

JSANTAMARIA
 * State**: Alabama
 * Political Party**: Democrat


 * Congressman**: Parker Griffith - []

__**Environment**__: The environment is important because it's part of our everyday lives. Without keeping it safe, there could be many horrible risks, not only for America but the world, to suffer from. Pollution is very harmful, so we need to find new ways to lower pollution.

__**Economy**__: The economy is important because it has major impacts in a persons life. Right now, people are scared about losing their jobs, and going broke. If the economy improves, it could bring the country back together and people wouldn't have to worry about losing their jobs as much and we could take the next step into improving America.

__**Education**__: Americans need a good eduaction because without it, most people would never be able to have the jobs they want. Most jobs include the need for education in many areas. Regular, everyday education can get a person far in life, and it can also help people acheive their goals. There are also many ways to help improve equal learning educations for both boys and girls.

__**State Facts**__: 1. There is about 4.5 million people living in the state of Alabama. 2. Alabama earns about 53 to 68 inches of precipation. 3. The area that is now the state of Alabama has been continuously inhabited for more than 10,000 years. 4. Became the 22nd state on 1819. 5. Founded in 1967, the Alabama Environmental Council has spent 33 years in conservation efforts.


 * __Bill Information__:** This bill is to get people to start using paper bags instead of plastic bags in stores across the country, and to get people to start recycling the paper bags. This is for helping the environment. - HB 15

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