CRNWR Proposal Research Project

PART I

1.  What is the name of the bill?

2.  What does this bill propose?  

(5 sentences or less)

3.  Which counties would be affected by this bill?

4.  List one possible negative consequence of this bill and one possible positive consequence.

5.  Does the bill address the issue of eminent domain?  What exactly does it say, and what does that mean?

 (Direct quote + summary)

PART II

6.  What is the definition of eminent domain?  When was the last time it was exercised by the US government on US citizens?  For what reason would the government choose to exercise eminent domain?  Does eminent domain apply in this case?

7.  What is so special about the Cahaba River?

8.  What are the main concerns that people have about this bill?  Are these concerns valid?

9.  How would the bill affect individuals and businesses who currently own land in the refuge area?  If that land is sold in the future, how would the bill affect that sale and future use of the land by the new owners?

10.  Do you support the passage of the bill?  Argue why or why not, and back up your argument with persuasive evidence and direct quotes from the material we have reviewed over the last several days.

(2 paragraphs - 6 sentences minimum...and make it convincing).