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LHunt [|(Click to go to the link) Janet Cruz] HB49 - My Bill- Environment, Energy Conservation

Mock Congress - Representative Janet Cruz - Democrat - Florida

I chose Janet Cruz because her view on things were very similar to mine on the 3 issues.


 * __ Issue 1 -Economy__**

The economy is such a big thing at this point because there are so many people that need jobs. People are facing unemployment and this is a huge thing in the state Florida that i chose. In Florida unemployment has reached record highs and together we must work to bring it down. The thing is that it is not as though it is only taking place in one area, but instead it is nation wide and there are things that can be done to contribute to helping people.

__** Issue 2 -Health care**__

Although the Health care bill has already passed health care both was and is a big thing because the high health care prices are really hurting the hardworking people and senior citizens who cannot afford it. At this time people have faced the question of: How can we afford sending our children to school or having a vacation when health care insurance costs one third of our monthly income? This is one of the questions asked in the issue of Health care for my representative Janet Cruz.


 * __ Issue 3 -Property Insurance__**

Just looking at the title of Property Insurance doesn't make it sound that important; but in truth it is. It is found that in the state i chose, Florida, the Property Insurance system is broken. It is broken because Insurance Companies hold the state hostage by threatening to leave. This makes you wonder...where else is this happening? A stronger property insurance system needs to be put in place because a family shouldn't have to fret because they don't have insurance and lost their home in a hurricane or sinkhole. People should be in place to help them through it.

**__ 5 interesting facts about my state: __**

1. Florida was admitted to the U.S. on March 3, 1845 2. Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State 3. The state flower is the Orange Blossom 4. The capital is Tallahassee 5. There are 67 counties

**__ 5 interesting facts about my state relating to my issue: __**

1. Almost 90% of the energy use is fossil fuels 2. The majority of energy used is natural gas 3. Of the total energy used in Florida, less than 1% is renewable resources 4. Florida currently ranks 3rd in the nation in total fuel and electrical energy consumed per a year 5. The 2nd largest consumption of energy in Florida comes from transportation

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