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 * __PARTY__:**

For the most part, I am **independant**. I agree with the ideas of the Republican and Democratic parties. Although, if I had to choose a party to support, I would choose to support the Democrats.

The congressperson that I most agree with, who is from my state, is Pete Hoekstra. []


 * __ISSUES:__

Immigration:** For years now, immigrants have made their way into the United States. Although we welcome them, there is one severe problem. The immigrants that come are taking our jobs, jobs that could have belonged to hard-working Americans that have been living here for much longer. I say that we allow the citizens, who have lived here the longest and need the jobs the most, to get a job sooner than the immigrants.


 * Health Care:** Health and Safety have been a strong issue for Americans for some time now. Many companies have been taking advantage of the necessary need for health care and have been slacking on what they cover. Many are suffering beccause they cannot get the health care they need, let alone health care at all. The companies must provide good coverage at a price fitting for all Americans.


 * Gun Control:** Teens have skyrocketed in crime during the last couple years. From last year, the crime rate of teens have nearly doubled because they are getting more acess to deadly weapons, such as guns. This needs to be looked at and taken care of before it gets too out of hand.

House Bill 7 of Mr. Frankmann's First Period Class**
 * Link to our bill, a bill that supports the coverage, upkeep, and stabling of Health Care and** **Health Insurance:


 * __FACTS RELATING TO ISSUES:__**

-Michigan is a source of numerous wildlife reserves and renewable resources. Companies are looking to take advantage of the renewable resources. (Enviormental)

-Like any other state, Michigan is the home to towering cities, which also means that crime is still a huge issue. (Crime / Gun Control)

-Michigan's "Mighty Mac" suspension bridge is the main connection between the upper and lower lands of Michigan. It needs to be maintained at all costs. (Health and Safety)

-Michigan is the home for some of the biggest car industries in America, including General Motors. Keeping its economy stable is a benefit to this country. (Economy)

-The education of Michigan is an important link to a good future. (Education)


 * __SOURCES:__**

ABC-CLIO Social Studies Resource - May 6th, 2009 [|**http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com/Login/Login.aspx**] Michigan State Facts Page - May 6th, 2009 [|**http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/michigan/**] Fifty States Resource and Information Page...Michigan - May 7th, 2009 [|**http://www.50states.com/facts/michigan.htm**] Infoplease.com Site on Michigan Facts - May 7th, 2009 [|**http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108228.html**] YLI Step-By-Step Guide on the Process of Congress and Bill-Writing - May 6th, 2009 [|**http://youthleadership.net/demos/econgress/**] American Health Site - May 8th, 2009 [|**http://www.ahrq.gov/**] Alliance Health Information Site - May 8th, 2009 [|**http://www.allhealth.org/**] National Transportation Safety Site - May 8th, 2009 [|**http://www.ntsb.gov/**] Americans for Free Choice of Medicine Homepage and Facts Page - May 8th, 2009 [|**http://www.afcm.org/**] Alcohol and Drugs Research / Health Care and Related Facts - May 8th, 2009 [|**http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/research/default.aspx**]