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Abby Nicholas, Representative Michigan, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick [|http://kilpatrick.house.gov]

1. has more than 11,000 lakes 2. known for it's cities 3. known for it's pristine wilderness 4. nicknamed the "Wolverine State" earned in the Toledo War 5. has around 150 lighthouses
 * Five Intersting Facts about Michigan:**

1. lost over 300.000 jobs due to decline in automotives 2. most of our environmental laws are relatively new 3. perception is that air quality has gotten worse 4. water quality is getting worse 5. closing many beaches
 * Five Facts about Michigan that relate to the issue you are intersted in:**

Position: I believe that community governments should have money to support environmentally friendly jobs and projects. This could be the start of not only the United States making a change for the environment, but the world could follow in our footsteps.
 * Issue Number 1**- Allowing local governments to support green job programs

Position: Education protects the United States domestically and internationally. We aren't just competeing against eachother, but against the rest of the world for top jobs in the industries. Providing this education will help to open up America's intulectual ability.
 * Issue Number 2**- To ensure that every student has access to quality education

Position: Women and minorities have been downgraded in the work industry for a very long time. They are less respected, but at the same time have just as much, or more, intalect and work ethic. This will give them the ability to take charge of their ideas and put them into something that is their own.
 * Issue Number 3**- More access for women and minorities to capital start their own businesses

This bill should pass for many reasons. One reason it should pass is because it will save our environment. We will no longer have to worry about trash not decomposing, because the items that can not be decomposed will be recycled. Another reason, is that adding recycling centers throughout the United States will not only open up avalaibility to recycle, but it will open up new jobs. This will also help to get our economy back on track by giving jobs to the unemployed. This is why my bill should pass.
 * Why should this bill pass?**

I am supporting the S.M.I.L.E (Saving My Incredible Living Mother Earth) bill. This Bill is going to help to accomplish a healthier and more eco-friendly Earth. It is going to help people to recycle, and to not pollute in order to lead a healthier and cleaner life style for everyone. This Bill will provide the Government with money to give to green and eco-friendly groups/programs, and will also provide people and cities with the centers, money, and motivation to recycle.
 * Bill**:

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