SArslanian

State: New Mexico Political Party: Republican Congressmen: Harry Teague** []
 * SArslanian

Link to bill: **HB96**

1.) State bird- Road Runner 2.) The state New Mexico shares a international border with the country Mexico 3.) State Motto- "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes 4.) State nickname- Land of Enchantment 5.) Has 3 national parks and 7 national forests**
 * 5 Interesting Facts:

1.) Have colleges for crimal justice 2.) Helps people raise money for school (fundraisers) 3.) Checks couples to make sure they marry for the right reasons 4.) When it comes to religion, New Mexico records the highest percentage of Catholics that is seen in any western U.S. State. 5.) Although the State of New Mexico is large, it shows very little water surface. The total surface water area is only 250 square miles.
 * 5 Important Facts:

3 issues that are most interesting and important to you, along with your position on those issues:

Issue Number 1: Criminal Justice/Over Crowding Jails**

The problem is the US has the highest crime rate. Our goverenment should first look at the crime, the prisoner has commited and if it is not as severe or a threat to society they could put them under house arrest or have a tracking device to know where the crimal is at all times. This could help because the jails will not get as crowded and only people who have done something that they can not be allowed outside should be in jail. Others just on watch.


 * Issue Number 2: The Cost of Education**

The problem is having middle class people be able to afford college. The cost keeps rising. The government is trying to fix this by giving $10,000 tax credit. Also if you work in the field of law or teachers the loan is forgivin after working n that field for 10 years. Or the schools shoud have funraiseres to be able to buy supplies for kids or help familes out by working something out for buying lunchs. The little things people could do can help kids education.


 * Immigration/Green Card**

Green cards have been a big issue. First people try to sneak over the border line without a green card. Or some people try to get a green card just to come into the US and be able to do whatever they need or want. To have a green card you must give a good reason. Then there are some people who try to use marriage fraud to get a green card and stay in the country. Immigrants just use Americans to be able to get a green card and do not marry for the right reasons. The US government should increase border line sercuity or make couples get a marriage license inorder to get a green card.


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