The Huffington Post just leaked recordings of a secret talk that Senate candidate Joni Ernst gave at the exclusive, closed-door meeting that Charles and David Koch hosted for as many as 300 billionaires earlier this summer.[1,2] She never meant for anyone other than those billionaire conservatives to hear or see this: "The exposure to this group and to this network and the opportunity to meet so many of you, that really started my trajectory." I was born and raised in Iowa, and I think it's time to clean up Iowa's elections. Joni Ernst should sign the People's Pledge--the popular agreement negotiated by Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown in their 2012 Senate race to keep elections clean and accountable to the people of their state by rejecting advertisements from outside donors on their behalf. If Ernst is truly committed to the people of Iowa, she'll sign on. If she doesn't, voters will see that she's actually committed to the Koch brothers and their network of out-of-state billionaire extreme right-wing conservatives. Support for the People's Pledge is strong across party lines-- in fact, voters are five times more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the People’s Pledge.[3] A candidate who's more committed to Iowa's voters than to out-of-state donors should have no trouble signing on. Sources: 1. "At Koch Retreat, Top GOP Senate Candidates Credited Koch Network For Their Rise," The Huffington Post, August 26, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/26/koch-brothers-ernst-cotton-gardner_n_5718773.html 2. "Exclusive: Inside the Koch Brothers’ Secret Billionaire Summit," The Nation, June 17, 2014 http://www.thenation.com/article/180267/exclusive-behind-koch-brothers-secret-billionaire-summit 3. "Recent research findings on the 'People’s Pledge,'" Lake Research Partners, August 5, 2014 http://www.scribd.com/doc/236631862/Recent-research-findings-on-the-People-s-Pledge

It is TIME to overturn Citizens United. The name does not tell the truth. The fact that a few individuals and Corporations can literally buy our Congress and House is beyond belief. When millions are given to candidates or our representatives there is no longer representation for US. but for the demands of these donors. We need to be able to trust and believe that our representatives will do the right thing. Let's bring back OUR government of the people!

Comcast's' lack of real time billing integration is critical to customers like myself who receives erroneous bills and have their services interrupted. Comcast capitalizes on customers who move and transfer services and attempts to disguise it (or code it)as a termination of service. They then send you out a bill which you can ill afford, and terminate your services when it is not paid. If equipment is collected at the time of termination of service, Comcast schedules a pickup but has no real time technology to track it, or so they said when they attempted to charge me $1100.00 for that incident alone . Their practices are unlawful and unfair and they should be required by law to have real time integration in all areas so that their customers are billed in real time for the right amount at the right time. Their customer service is not required to return your call if you receive a hang up which are many when calling in an issue so it goes unresolved due to countless hang ups which then impacts a customers daily life and ability to conduct business as your services will now be interrupted They should not be allowed to do this it is illegal and unfair and they are price gouging their customers. Internet, Phone and Alarm systems are critical to any household, but how can a customer maintain these services with a company that continuously persists in bad billing practices which are unlawful and creates unnecessary hardships for customers

We want Petitioner's to share their own experiences, to help build a better understanding about how the industry is actually working and how it can be improved. We look forward to hearing from you. Most people have to handle an insurance claim once every several years. They are generally at a huge disadvantage when it comes to understanding the system and how insurance companies work. Through this petition we hope to level the playing field to force insurance companies to deal fairly with their policy holders.

Patriotic companies should serve our service members!

The Huffington Post just leaked recordings of a secret talk that Senate candidate Joni Ernst gave at the exclusive, closed-door meeting that Charles and David Koch hosted for as many as 300 billionaires earlier this summer.[1,2] She never meant for anyone other than those billionaire conservatives to hear or see this: "The exposure to this group and to this network and the opportunity to meet so many of you, that really started my trajectory." I was born and raised in Iowa, and I think it's time to clean up Iowa's elections. Senate candidate Bruce Braley can do that by challenging Joni Ernst to join him in signing the People's Pledge--the popular agreement negotiated by Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown in their 2012 Senate race to keep elections clean and accountable to the people of their state by rejecting advertisements from outside donors on their behalf. Support for the People's Pledge is strong across party lines-- in fact, voters are five times more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the People’s Pledge.[3] A candidate who's more committed to Iowa's voters than to out-of-state donors should have no trouble signing on. As Ernst credits the Koch network for her rise, Braley challenging her to shun outside money will help voters understand who each candidate is really working for. Sources: 1. "At Koch Retreat, Top GOP Senate Candidates Credited Koch Network For Their Rise," The Huffington Post, August 26, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/26/koch-brothers-ernst-cotton-gardner_n_5718773.html 2. "Exclusive: Inside the Koch Brothers’ Secret Billionaire Summit," The Nation, June 17, 2014 http://www.thenation.com/article/180267/exclusive-behind-koch-brothers-secret-billionaire-summit 3. "Recent research findings on the 'People’s Pledge,'" Lake Research Partners, August 5, 2014 http://www.scribd.com/doc/236631862/Recent-research-findings-on-the-People-s-Pledge

Desmond Hague, the CEO of stadium food services company Centerplate, was recently seen on video kicking a friends dog repeatedly and holding the dog off the ground by its leash. http://www.bayareasportsguy.com/49ers-issue-statement-regarding-centerplate-ceo-abusing-dog-video/ Centerplate has the food concessions at multiple sports venues across the US and Canada, including Levi's Stadium (Forty Niners) and AT&T Park (Giants). Animal abuse is inexcusable and reprehensible. Although Jed York released a statement condemning Hagues actions, we believe it doesn't go far enough. We request the Forty Niners demand that Centerplate remove Hague as CEO or be considered in breach of their contract with the Stadium and the Team, for bringing negative attention of the worst sort to teams using this company. If the Team cannot take direct action against Centerplate, we --the fans -- will boycott Stadium food services, until Centerplate replaces this abuser with another CEO and fires Desmond Hague.

CNN has recently published an "iReport" (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1164794) claiming that a whistleblower at the CDC has proof that the CDC knew that the MMR vaccine raises autism rates by 340%, and that the CDC has covered this up. This story has been verified as false by multiple sources. By publishing this as an iReport, CNN is spreading false information that is harmful to our children, elderly, and immuno-compromised citizens, as well as to our community as a whole, because it spreads the fear-mongering that vaccines are dangerous despite hundreds of studies that prove that they are not. We are calling on citizens who are concerned about public safety and scientific integrity to boycott CNN, HLN and CNN.com until CNN removes the article, issues a retraction, and changes their policy regarding the truth in iReports.

Burger King announced its intent to merge with Canadian chain Tim Hortons, creating the world's third largest fast food chain. As part of the deal, Burger King would relocate its operations to Canada -- in order to take advantage of Canada's much lower corporate tax rate. This is yet another example of corporations trying any and everything to avoid paying taxes. This merger also means Burger King will become one of the world's largest poverty-wage employer. American taxpayers already subsidize the fast food industry's low wages by an estimated $7 billion dollars a year. Moving to Canada is just another way for Burger King to privatize profits and socialize costs.

Burger King is an American company worth more than $9 billion dollars. They're in talks to buy Tim Hortons Inc, Canada's largest coffee-shop chain. Burger King's sinister plan is to relocate their corporate headquarters to Ontario, Canada, thereby dodging their American taxes in a calculated move called "tax inversion." Burger King's largest shareholder, a private equity firm called 3G Capital, will win and the American people will lose. Again. Unless we stop them.

It was recently announced that Burger King may be merging with the Canadian chain Tim Hortons and relocating its headquarters to Canada, all in an attempt to dodge U.S. taxes. Canada has lower corporate tax rates than the United States, so Burger King wants to continue to operate across America, just not pay its fair share. This summer, Walgreens was thinking about doing something similar, but because hundreds of thousands spoke out, it ditched the effort. Now it’s time to tell Burger King to pay its fair share of U.S. taxes and keep an American address, or we’ll take our business elsewhere.

Public pressure convinced Walgreens to keep its operations firmly on American soil. Let's not stop there!