BR 1-31-14

I think it is a great idea. Gas prices will be cheaper. If its monitored, it will be a great advantage to society.

BR 1-30-14

I think that West Virginia people wouldn't mind snow like that. 2 inches of snow isn't anything.

3 descriptions

1. They have a college degree.
2. They have political experience.
3. They all have money.

BR 1-17-14

The coach shouldn't sue the player. He is only a kid. He was excited he scored a point for his team. I don't think he should be a coach

Senate Outline

The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent         Entire State                             
A continuous body:            There is always senators that will be returning.                                                              
Term Length:              6 years                     
Term Limit:               None                       

Originally elected by         State Legislature                                   

17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.

Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the       Millionaire Club                              due too the purchasing of seats.

Only one senator for each state is elected at any given election

Exceptions          Death, Retirement                              

Formal

1.  30 years old.
2.  Live in U.S. 9 years.
3. Live in state you run for.

Informal

1. Party, name familiarity, gender, race, political experience, fundraising ability.

Other Senators can exclude a member with a majority vote

This has been done on   3    occasions

Senators  have the power to punish their colleagues for disorderly conduct

With a        2/3         vote the senate can expel one of its members

This has been done        15    times

14 of which were during the             Civil War                 

BR 1-16-14

I think birth rate has increased in Barbour County. I have a lot of pregnant friends. I don't think that anything can help the birth rate. I think it will be a increasing problem for many years to come.

4 things I learned

1. We learned about representatives.
2. We learned about districts.
3. We learned about how candidates chose to select districts.
4. We learned about how people vote for candidates.

BR 1-15-14

Bill Clinton is my favorite president. He made America better. He kept America out of debt. He fought against Communism.

BR 1-14-13

1. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller
2.Mary Poling

BR 1-13-14

Yes, The water needs to be tested. The chemical spill could be harmful to West Virginia people. The water needs to be examined and checked and then given a okay to the people so they can drink it.

BR 1-10-14

Yes, I think that they will  be able to keep them same. No, I  would rather be safe than sorry. I'm not into Olympics anyway.

BR 1-9-14

Her family should decide if she gets the tube. It isn't any bodies else decision. I would do the same thing her family would. Give her the tube and let her live.