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 * __Representative Mitch Pollock, Republican, Florida__**

Congressman That Most Agrees With Me: **Cliff Stearns-** website- [|www.cliffstearns.net] 5 Facts About Florida:
 * 1) 90% of population live in urban areas.
 * 2) 16.5% of households speak Spanish
 * 3) Much tourism due to warm weather.
 * 4) Highest elderly population in the nation.
 * 5) Sugarcane, citrus, fruit, and cattle dominate the economy.

5 Facts About Florida Related to My Issues:
 * 1) Huge number of Cuban immigrants.
 * 2) Spends the most on education.
 * 3) High on the environment and the Everglades.
 * 4) Current Florida administration wants more testing.
 * 5) The U.S. offers a Green Card lottery for Cubans.

Issue 1: Illegal Immigration Many Cubans are seeking protection from the socialist Cuban government, wishing to go to a Capitalist country like the United States. Many have tried to cross in homemade rafts. Many are picked off by the Coast Guard, but some make it to Miami or other coastal cities to start a new life. I believe that we should make it easier for these refugees to become legal citizens while cracking down on smugglers with increased border control. We need to help our immigrants, but staying in the law is the number one priority.

Issue 2: Education I do not believe that teachers should be judged on their success based solely on testing. Testing puts the entire year focused on the huge tests like the OAAs. Instead, teachers should be teaching lessons, not how to pass the test. School should prepare you for life, not testing. Some children are just not good test takers. So, tests are not a good way to judge schools. It should be up to cities and counties.

Issue 3: Energy Renewable energy is on everyone's mind, but many have concerns regarding costs. It is my belief that money needs to be invested into businesses that are develpoing new technology in this field. Meanwhile, we should begin to drill for oil and gas in our own country, which will reduce costs. Also, we should ivest in nuclear power plants that are affordable, efficient, and less dangerous. It is the most reasonable solution.

My Bill- HB63 The N.E.T. Act (Nuclear Energy Tomorrow) This bill is a great bill that solves the energy crisis, and should be considered by commitee and the entire House for passage. It creates non-expensive funds to let corporations build an energy-independant America with nuclear power. Nuclear plants produce less waste and are less dangerous than before, and can be profitable. Also, they can produce enough electricity to fuel our needs. This will help the economy, the environment, and taxpayers. Whaterver party you are, you can realize that this bill is effective without putting a dent in the government's wallet.

My Resources Used in Making HB63  Forbes, J. Randy. "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence." //Thomas//. Library of Congress. Web.  Duncan, Arne. "Keeping Students Learning." //U.S. Department of Education//. 19 May 2010. Web. 23 May 2010. . "Cuban Immigration." //Cuban Immigration//. U.S. Immigration Support. Web. //Center for Education Reform - Home //. U.S. Immigration Support. Web. 23 May 2010. .   Coulson, Andrew J. //A Citizen's Guide to Education Reform -- School Choices//. Web. 23 May 2010. .  Henderson, Harry. "Nuclear Power: Overview." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2010. Web. 23 May 2010. .  Paul, Ron. "Economic Freedom or Socialist Intervention? | Tenth Amendment Center." //Tenth Amendment Center | Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt//. 15 Dec. 2008. Web. 23 May 2010. .   "» Blog Archive » What Does It Cost to Build a Nuclear Plant? What Could It Cost?" //Depleted Cranium//. 2 Mar. 2008. Web. 23 May 2010. . <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Touran, Nick. "What Is Nuclear? / Nuclear Energy." //What Is Nuclear? / Public Education for All Things Nuclear//. Web. 23 May 2010. <http://www.whatisnuclear.com/articles/nucenergy.html>. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> "Florida: Overview." //United States Geography//. ABC-CLIO, 2010. Web. 23 May 2010. <http://www.usgeography.abc-clio.com>. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">