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Jon Keller: Ask the Candidates about Citizens United during the First Senate DebateGovernment by the people is increasingly under attack by big money in politics and corporate constitutional rights, and only an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can fix the problem. One avenue for passing a constitutional amendment requires a two thirds majority vote by the U.S. Senate. It is imperative that the position of our U.S. Senate candidates on this issue is clear to the voters. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people depends on it. Please join us in asking debate moderator Jon Keller to solicit the candidates stance on this important issue at the WBZ/Boston Globe debate on Wednesday June 5 from 7 to 8 p.m.119 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Tyler Creighton
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CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION ON FALSE REPORTING OF BENGHAZI BY ABC NEWSWhen the Benghazi tragedy occurred, during this previous fall, the GOP nominee made a public statement, despite his not representing the United States in any official capacity, denigrating the manner in which the events were handled. Recently, ABC News ran an exposé attempting to reinforce these same "talking points," and the GOP has consistently pursued a line of questioning, to personally make our President appear as though he was engaged in some cover-up. However, the ABC reporter, who claimed he saw those specific emails, did NOT, and furthermore, upon release by the President of emails related to this incident, the GOP changed and altered those emails highlighting those specific talking points in order to reflect negatively on our current President. Altering official governmental documents, in my estimation is worthy of an investigation by Darrell Issa and his committee. Of specific interest are the following: (1) Why did then GOP nominee Mitt Romney make a public statement denigrating the character of our current president only to make further disparaging comments accusing our president of mishandling the affairs, when all testimony points in another direction. (2) Why did the ABC News Reporter, who provided the main commentary for their expose on Benghazi, say he looked at the emails in question, only to find out later that he did not and placed the email content in his own words to fit his narrative? (3) Why is it that the GOP claims they are "outraged" over the loss of four American lives, but when holding these hearings, they have not addressed one single process issue which WAS responsible and articulated by the ARB (Accountability Review Board), while going on a "witch-hunt" trying to continue the false narrative that this President engaged in a cover-up. (4) Who was the ABC reporter's "source." Perhaps, this is the greatest issue, because once a source is deemed to be a liar, then it is incumbent upon all to find out who that source was. That is, they should not be protected by the protections afforded other integrity filled journalists.179 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Dr. Mark Bear
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Take american backStop business paying congress, senators,the president from selling our country from the people who work for this country2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chris anne
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Nabisco: Please sell just the cookie of an OreoI love Oreos! They are tasty as can be, but I'm not very fond of the creme center. I love the cookie part of an oreo and I wish that Nabisco would sell a "just cookie" oreo!1,015 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Emily Perry
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Apple Computer, Pay your fair share of taxesHaving been a die-hard proud Apple user and fan since 1984, I am TERRIBLY disappointed in the news that Apple has avoided sharing its profits with the American people. I urge Apple to rectify this and make an example to other tax evading corporations1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Amy Billingsley
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Save our Warracknabeal Target Store!We need quality places to shop close to home. Save our Target, please! It would be a disgrace to close this store, there is no good reason to close it. No shoppers of this Target will do to other Targets - the other ones are too far away. Please don't take it away from us. We NEED you here!445 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Jade
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HEB Grocers please label products with GMO'sGenetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are not healthy for human consumption and have been shown to cause tumors in laboratory rats. I am asking folks that shop at HEB to sign this petition asking HEB to label the products on their shelves containing GMO's.17 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Cole Kelly
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Fast food companies steal from employeesFast food companies are a $200 billion dollar a year industry. But obscene profit earned by paying workers poverty wages just isn't enough for them – they also steal money from employee pockets by bouncing paychecks, forcing staff to work unpaid and off the clock, and illegally deducting money for things like uniforms and trainings. This isn't some occasional incident – it's common practice. 84% of fast food employees surveyed have been stolen from in the last year. It's outrageous and must stop. Sign our petition to the worst offenders.302 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Joseph Barrera
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Pass the "Sunshine in Campaigns Act" now.This is a comprehensive approach that strengthens the reporting requirements, improves disclosure, modernizes the online filing system, and increases the fines for violations. SB 2, 3, and 27: • Close the non profit reporting loophole. This would prevent future campaigns from Receiving millions from donors, or out of state interests, without having to disclose their sources. • Requires candidates to“stand by their ads.” • Toughens slate mailer disclosures • Requires the Secretary of State to create a new online reporting system • Creates regular, more frequent reporting requirements • Increases fines for violations • Requires disclosure of the top donors on all television, radio, print and web ads. Back in January, when the bills were introduced, there was some conflicting language between them, even though all four bills were dedicated to disclosure of campaign contributions. So the authors, Senators Lieu, Leland, Correa, and Leno worked with each other to ensure that all four bills were compatible and made a comprehensive package. Now, all four senators have endorsed each other’s bills and Common Cause has endorsed all four bills. The Sunshine in Campaigns Act • SB 2 authored by Sen. Ted Lieu • SB 3 authored by Sen. Leland Yee • SB 27 authored by Sen. Lou Correa The Disclose Act • SB 52 authored by Sen. Mark Leno. California could turn the tide on election reform by passing the The Sunshine in Campaigns Act and the California Disclose Act, measures that would shed light on the shadowy interests who depend on secrecy to influence elections.31 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chip Travis
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Save Pino's Prime MeatsPino's Prime Meats has been in New York City's South Village/SoHo area for nearly a century. Recently, the butcher shop was sent a letter of early lease termination. Multigenerational mom and pop businesses like Pino's should be protected and preserved. Don't let Pino's vanish! For more info: http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2013/05/save-pinos-prime-meats.html1,702 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Jeremiah Moss
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No Patents on lifeAll living things plants, animals, microbes belong to the Earth and all earth's inhabitants, not corporations.101 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Gene Russell
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To establish the; California State Central BankTo establish the; California State Central Bank1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Aloha Califia