Michael+Olivier


 * Nino Olivier**
 * State:** Maine
 * State Capital:** Augusta
 * Political Party**: Republican

__**Senator**__ I Share Beliefs With: David Vitter (R-LA). I chose David Vitter because I think that we both agree on issues like the economy, health care, and taxes. I think that the federal government, led by the White House, needs to stop the financial bailouts to certain corporations, like Solyndra, and support the energy projects that will help the economy, such as the Keystone Pipeline. I also oppose the Obama health care plan, as Vitter says it would allow government to take over health care decisions from doctors and patients. Finally, I agree with Senator Vitter that government should not burden the American people with additional taxes. Tax increases only allow government to spend more, and additional taxes would continue to slow down our economic recovery from the financial crisis. []

__**Presidential Endorsement**__ My Endorsement for President in 2012 is Mitt Romney. I am endorsing Romney because I think that his experience in the private sector gives us a better chance of getting out of our current economic crisis. He aims to make taxes more fair and simple, reduce government spending, and support the production of more domestic energy. He supports the repeal of Obama's health care plan. I also think that he gives the Republican party the best chance to beat President Obama.

SB41**Economy: The Roads and Rigs Act** Purpose-The purpose of our bill is to create jobs, re-surface our roads and highways, and lower gas prices and our dependency on foreign oil. We can increase the amount of domestic oil by lifting the moratorium on the Gulf of Mexico, and by funding more projects for the drilling of shale oil. We will be able to lower gas prices if oil and natural gas companies fill in spots that we set up for those companies to drill in. We will also create new jobs because of the new refineries and road construction jobs that will open up. Funding that does not go toward oil projects will go toward existing roads, highways, and bridges. We are urging congress people to pass this bill because increasing jobs, decreasing our dependency on foreign oil, and lowering gas prices are very important in today’s economy. We believe that this bill will help America’s economy for a very long time.

People should vote on our bill because it will serve as a kick-start for our economy. It will be such because it will create a tremendous amount of jobs for many years to come. It will also decrease our dependency on foreign oil. As well as re-paving old roads, bridges, and highways that need it. We feel that this bill is essential to reviving America's economy. We hope you will feel the same way.

__**5 Interesting Facts About Maine:**__ 1. Maine is the only state in the U.S. whose name has one syllable. 2. Maine is the only state that shares its border with only one other state. 3. Joshua L. Chamberlain received the only battlefield promotion to general during the Civil War. 4. 40 million (90%) of the nations lobster supply comes from the coast of Maine. 5. Maine produces 99% of all blueberries in the country.

__**5 Reasons to Visit Maine**__ 1. Cruise Lines 2. Outdoor Activities 3. State/National Parks 4. Wildlife 5. Portland Museum of Art

__**3 Main Resources in Maine**__ 1. Blueberries 2. Lobster 3. Lumber

__**3 Biggest Employers**__ 1. Hannaford Bros. Co. 2. Wal Mart/Sam's Club 3. Maine Medical Center

__**Three Important Issues**__ I think that the number one issue in the country is our economy. With the unemployment rate at 8.2%, the number of people in the workforce is declining (Also at 8.2%). This is caused by not only government regulations, but people who use their college education on something that has a significantly less chance of a life-sustaining job (i.e. the Wall Street Protesters). Also, a latest trend over the last two years indicates that the economy will stall in its road to recovery. Gas prices are also hurting the economy very bad. I think we can accomplish this by not regulating companies that produce jobs.
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The next biggest issue is health care. I think that ObamaCare is without a doubt unconstitutional. Even though it would give most people a doctor, it would deny Americans their fundamental right. The right to choose. It would also mean that you could not get special kinds of treatment. I think that all Americans should be able to choose which doctor they want to have. I also think we should have the ability to have access to the type of treatment that someone needs,
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The third biggest issue is the Middle East. They are a very, VERY big problem. And not a good one to have. Iran is a very realistic nuclear threat to the U.S. and Israel in particular. Yet, no matter how bad the sanctions are on Iran, they are still able to gain money. How? By terror organizations in the Middle East. What I think is that no matter how hard we try, we will not be able to avoid the inevitable military confrontation with Iran.
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