DMunoz


 * Daniela Munoz**
 * State:** Louisiana
 * Party**: Republican
 * Ideology**: Moderate

Hello, my name is Daniela Munoz and I represent the beautiful state of Louisiana. Louisiana is located in the southeast region of the country bordering Texas and Mississippi. Lousiana is known to have a multilingual and multicultural environments. Louisiana is made up of the French, Spanish, Native American and African cultures. Louisiana has some mildly warm climates and was created by the Mississippi river. Louisiana is a magnificent state. Here are more facts about Louisiana:

The official pledge of allegiance for the state was adopted in 1981 and reads as follows: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here."
 * State Nickname :** The Pelican State
 * State Bird:** Brown Pelican
 * State Flower:** Magnolia Grandiflora and Louisiana Iris
 * State Insect:** Honey Bee
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The issues that are the most important to me are the following:
 * ISSUES:**


 * Poverty-** I believe poverty is one of America's biggest issues. I believe this because as the years progress, the number of people living in poverty in the US grows. In 2008, 39.8 billion people, (13.2%), were living in poverty in the United States. Approx. 43.6 billion Americans, (14.3%) and in 2010 up to 15.1% of the population was poor. American citizens cannot live in the streets dying of hunger. Something should be done in order to end poverty.


 * Global Warming**- I strongly believe that global warming could harm the Earth and humans. As temperatures rise, ice caps are being melted and polar bears are near to extinct. In 2011, sciencetists confirmed a cart to measure the rise in temperature in the Artic areas. They discovered the temperatures were so high that they had to add another variable to the scale because of the dramatic change in weather. This does not only affect Antartica, but also the rest of the world and us.


 * Lack of Jobs**- I think that the most important issue in the United States is the lack of jobs nationwide. Reasearch shows that the current unemployment rate in the US is 9.10%. That means that in August 2011, there were 14.0 million citizens that did not have a job. Without a job, people can barely survive. How can adults take care of their family? How can they ensure their kids' safety, well-being and education? The government should consider this as their number one priority.

I admire senator Mary Landrieu, she agrees with me that an important issue is the enviroment/global warming. []
 * Political Beliefs:**
 * Senator:** Mary Landerieu
 * Party:** Democrat
 * Link:**

In the 2012 election, I will support __Mitt Romney__, we both have a concern on unemployment in the US, he has many plans in mind to resolve this. He also has a goal to safeguard the environment and use our nonrenewable resources responsibly. I hope you agree with my beliefs and you accept my opinions. []

Louisiana is an amazing state full of interesting facts. Many of these facts have to do with government issues. According to a calculation made in 2010, about 80% of Louisiana's population is covered with health care. Not many people know about how Louisiana got its name, in the late 17th century after King Louis XIV. Have you ever heard of the song "You are my sunshine?" this song has been declared one of the state's songs because of its association with a former governor, and singer, Jimmie Davis. Louisiana is considered a rather large state, its size is of 49,651 sq. miles. Looking at a report made in 2009, Louisiana had 14 endangered species. Louisiana received about 24.7 million tourists in 2010, Louisiana is a very popular tourism site because of its wide range of festivals. The most common festival being Mardi gras, which happens on February 21st. Louisiana has a subtropical climate which includes mild winters and humid summers, this is a great chance for a tan! Louisiana is also known as a "sportsmans paradise" because of its wildlife and places for foshing. Louisiana is full of casinos for those people who are not the outdoor type. Many people also visit Louisiana for its unique cajun cusine. Louisiana is full of natural resources. Its top natural resources are natural gas, salt and petroleum. There are many companies that influence Louisiana's economy and society. Louisiana's biggest companies are those that are involved with handling petroleum such as Exxon, Shell, BP and Conoco. Agriculture is not so big in Louisiana, but some products that are made there are cotton, rice, sugarcane, rice and eggs.
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Our bill adresses all schools and families of disabled students. Our bill requires adults to earn a masters degree in education, later, taking courses to earn a degree in therapy. Each state would require two, (2), experts in a school helping students with disabilities reach a better learning path that will help them learn at the same level and pace as the rest of the student body. For a clearer view on our bill, please visit our bill page: http://mockcongress2012.wikispaces.com/HB17
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