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__**HEADING: **__ My name is Lily Farr. **State:** Michigan **Political Party:** Democratic **Representative:** Lynn Woolsey, CA: I chose this representative because we agree on many issues. One issue, is health care. We both believe that all people should have quality, affordable, universal health care. We also both agree that all people, no matter their gender, race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation should have equal rights and protection under the law. We both agreed with REPEALING the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. We both agree that America should depend less on fossil fuels, and should switch to more renewable forms of energy. I really respected and agreed with all of her views. Here is a link to [|Lynn Woolsey's website] **Presidential Canditate 2012:** Obama: I support Barack Obama to win for president in 2012. There are many issues in which we are in agreement on. I agree with Obama's health care plan for universal health care. We also agree on equal rights. Obama has repealed the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and has supported the LGBT community. He has also worked to help women have equal pay for equal work. Obama has also taken steps to help the environment. The amount of renewable resources used in america have increased! I support Obama.

HB67 - Munches on Unhealthy School Lunches The purpose of our bill is to make school lunches healthier. Currently most of the food that school cafeterias are serving is unhealthy, and high in fat. This bill would enable our current generation to live a healthier life style because they would learn to make healthy food choices. The latest statistics show that one out of every three students that eat cafeteria lunches regularly are obese or overweight. What we hope to accomplish is to supply school lunches with fresher and healthier food choices. This is a very important issue that every community faces because more and more students are growing up unhealthy which affects their future. The first step that we need to take to accomplish this task is to find a budget that allows schools to buy healthier food choices. Also, we will find places to supply the schools lunches at a reasonable price. Providing healthier food choices in schools will stop our current generation from becoming even more obese and overweight. People should vote for our bill for many reasons. This will improve not only the food that schools offer, but the future food choices of our generation of students. This will help to end child obesity. Students will have more energy to learn, after eating foods with more nutrients. Our bill will improve the lives of many students, so it should be voted for.
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__**STATE SECTION: **__ **Agriculture:** Dairy Products, beans, carrots, celery, and plums, tart cherries 1. General Motors - Company that builds motor vehicles and parts 2. Ford Motor - Also, a company that builds motor vehicles and parts 3. Dow Chemical - Company that creates chemicals to help human problems such as clean water and conserving energy 1. Michigan was the first state to guarantee every child the right to a tax-paid high school education 2. Michigan was the first state to provide in its Constitution for the establishment of public libraries <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Detroit is known as the car capital in the world <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Four flags have flown over Michigan- French, English, Spanish, and United States <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Alpena is home to the worlds largest cement plant <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Henry Ford Museum- Museum featuring exhibits such as, Rosa Parks Bus, Abraham Lincoln's Chair, and a collection of artifacts from the Titanic. It has been called one of America's greatest history museums. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Big Sable Point Light House- A beautiful lighthouse overlooking the lake, in which you can go up in, seeing a great view. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Greenfield Village- Cute touristy, yet realistic village that takes you back in time with it's rustic feel. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Dine in downtown Ann Arbor- The area has an abundance of unique places to eat, and a diversity of cuisines. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Shopping in Harbor Springs- It's a cute area, with tons of different boutiques.
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__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ISSUES: **__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**1. Homelessness and Poverty:** Every year, 3 million people experience homelessness, 1.3 million of those being children. Many different things can lead to homelessness. Such as, mental illnesses, substance abuse, and unemployment. Recently, 60% of all homeless cases have been single mothers with children. 10% of homeless people are veterans. Many citizens claim that when someone is unemployed or homeless it is their own fault for being lazy and not getting a job. This is inaccurate. It can be very difficult to get a job, especially if you are not educated in the etiquette for interviews. Also, if you are a homeless single parent, you cannot leave your children on the street as you go to interview or apply. Homelessness is a growing problem in our nation, and I believe if we help and contribute, I believe it could be on its way to being solved. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**2. Environment:** We only have one earth. Only one home for our knowledge, growth, and life. Earth is irreplaceable. Once we pollute it, and use up all its resources, its gone, and so is our home. We need to think about those in the future. We want them to be able to have a life not skewed by the amount of waste those in the past have created. We cannot set ourselves up for a future filled with regret and shame of the past. We are able to do this by finding alternative sources for energy. We also need to cut down on waste. Often times people forget about the ever growing landfills where they're garbage goes. We should use the alternatives more, such as reducing the amount we use, reusing certain items, to cut down on the waste, and recycling products. Personally, I also enjoy upcycling. It's a newer-ish idea of taking something you don't enjoy as much anymore, and creating something you love with it. Like, a scarf out of an old t-shirt you might have otherwise thrown away. We need to think about our alternatives that will save the earth, not as something annoying that is forced upon us, but something fun, and that is affecting the brightness of our world's future. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**3. Obesity:** Our body is something important. It is what carries us throughout our busy lives in which we cross many people and do many different things. Its important to have a good, clean, healthy body in which to live our lives in. It makes life easier and more enjoyable for ourselves, and those around us. America is becoming more and more obese because of the lack of exercise and over-consumption of unhealthy foods. People are practically building their own coffins by creating a lifestyle with a combination of unhealthy habits. Not only does this affect each individual person, but it affects our nation, and the image of our nation. America should be seen as a country known for its equality and democracy, but recently, we have become a nation known not for our morals or government, but for our body size. This problem could helped with a lowering of sodium and sugars in overly processed foods that are largely consumed in American lives, simply because it is more convenient and lower cost. Good hygiene is something that should be more commonly advertised, instead of fast food companies.
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