ACabi

Hello my name is ACabi, I am a republican from South Carolina. The representative that i mostly agree with is Jim DeMint. [] There are many interesting facts about South Carolina.


 * Some of those interesting facts are:**
 * Agriculture- tabacco, diary products, &soybeans.
 * Nicknamed "Palmetto State"
 * Center of both conflict and resolution throughout America's history.
 * The first battle of the civil war took place at Fort Sumter.
 * Govenor is Mark Sanford.


 * Those were just some general facts about South Carolina. Facts on related issues about South Carolina that I am interested in are:**
 * There are 1,144 public schools with K-12 in South Carolina.
 * 85 school districts.
 * Known as the "source state" for illegal drugs.
 * South Carolinas adult obesity rate of 65% was 6th highest in the nation.
 * Diabetes is a leading cause of death in South Carolina.

Some important issues are:


 * Education-** The problem with education is that not everyone can get an education and everyone needs one. The family, is the most influencial on a child's ability to suceed. The teachers should be educated and have a very good education if they are going to teach. We hope that these efforts will lower the dropout rate and show at risk students their potential. we want to make sure that students can access education in whichever way they want.


 * Health Care-** The problems with health care are that the health care costs are too high and not many people are able to afford them. If health care was more affordable then more people would have it. The current tax system discriminates againnst people that do not recieve health care. We need affordable health care. Individuals with pre-existing conditions must be protected. The health care should meet the needs of people and their families.


 * National Security**- We need to watch who comes into the United States. Our determination is to enforce the law about immigrants coming into the U.S.A and if people come in legally they should have a chance to become a citizen. We have to also enforce the law on people who arae smuggling in illegal immigrants. Although, we are thankful for the immigrants who are serving in the armed forces.

Education is required to have, you cannot live without an education. A state and local responsibility and a national strategic interest. The No Child Left Behind bill also concerns this topic of education. Schools around the world need their standards to be raised, there are too many under preforming schools along with school closings.I believe more time in the classroom can help achieve this. This would help out in science experiences and other projects because having more time in the classroom, will allow more time for these things to be accomplished.. What is the benefit for the students other than more time? Your weekend will be extended by receiving Friday off. We are working to extend school time by one hour and thirty minutes each day. this would mean each class period would be extended to 57 minutes. We are proposing this bill because we think it would benefit students and teachers by extending school hours and weekend time. You should vote for our bill because this will allow all students and teachers more time in the classroom along with extended weekend time.
 * My Mock Congress bill is** SB33, is about Education

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 * Sources:**
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 * 3) "Education Standards, Curriculum and School Funding - Articles." //Find Your Legal Rights, Legal Information, Law for Common Legal Issues including Lawyers for Legal Advice or Legal Help to Your Legal Issues//. Web. 11 May 2010.
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