I work in this agency.

The tax credit allows low-income, elderly or those 100% disabled to claim a portion of their rent as a tax credit. In 2012,107,000 Missourians claimed the credit, totaling $57 million. The average person is able to receive $450 a year. The maximum credit is $750. Advocates of the credit point out that it leaves the money with the recipient to direct to their specific needs rather than have that money go to a fund to be distributed as lawmakers determine. Many who receive the credit say it is essential for them, as it is used to supplement their income for items including utility bills, non-covered health care procedures and more. The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit program was first established as an amendment to the Missouri Constitution in 1972 by a direct vote of Missouri citizens and has been upheld by each legislature.

Rep. Randy Hultgren voted for a federal budget that would, according Economic Policy Institute, slow the economy and cost 1.1 million jobs next year -- and 3 million jobs in 2016. This is a federal budget only a billionaire or defense contractor could love. Paul Ryan's congressional budget would cut $137 billion from SNAP (food stamps), $125 billion from Pell Grants, and $16 billion to block grants for Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, and child care for working-poor families. While Ryan's budget isn't likely to pass the Senate, we need to send Congressman Hultgren a strong message so that he knows we don't support these budget priorities. We want him to champion a budget that creates jobs and gives everyone a fair shot in life. If enough of us sign, Rep. Hultgren will know exactly where his district stands. MORE INFORMATION: "By Ignoring Economic Reality, Ryan Budget Would Slow Recovery, Cost Jobs," Economic Policy Institute, April 1, 2014 http://goo.gl/tNExVy "Ryan Plan Gets 69 Percent of Its Budget Cuts From Programs for People With Low or Moderate Incomes," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, April 8, 2014 http://goo.gl/RuW0nQ

to restore some financial equality to americans and to help the poor

This petition is about empowering the middle class and poor, giving them a voice and making sure our tax system is way more fair than it is now. I want to see this country embrace its people the way it did in the 3 decades after WWII when there was never a top tax rate below 70%. In this period we built the largest middle class in the history of the U.S by investing in all areas of the economy that helped the middle class and poor.

We have always had a progressive tax system, and we need to include the rich and super rich into our tax code. It's not fair to the 99% to foot the bills of the country, when the rich and super rich have over 40% of all the money.

Calling all #RenewUI activists, all AA4U.org activist, all people who are ready to STAND UP AND BE COUNTED for the Unemployed in America. The Activist Alliance for the Underemployed, at AA4U.org, @AA4U2014 and on facebook, invites YOU to come together all across America at your closest local TV station at 12 Noon on May 1st. Every American has the right to gather in a peaceful assembly on a public sidewalk. On May Day 2014, choose the sidewalk in front of our local TV station. Bring your signs. Bring your stories. Bring you anger and your compassion. Bring your suntan lotion. Create an event on facebook or by twitter or by contacting a local pre-existing club. If there is no Local TV station within range, go to the offices of the largest local newspaper. at 12 Noon on May Day, 2014.

This petition is regarding a ban on the minimum wage increase that that Fallin signed into law. We just cant make it on $7.25 an hour. The cost of living has increased but Fallin doesnt want to increase the wage for anyone. She thinks its acceptable to earn $7.25 an hour. Lets see her try to feed her family on $7.25 an hour. Middle class families all over Oklahoma will suffer.

Governor Haslam lied to teachers about giving us a raise this year. Tn teachers are already among the lowest paid in the US. Governor Haslam needs to know that this is not sound policy and TN teachers will NOT forget the continued disrespect handed down by the governor. We will remember come election day….

Our state's current minimum wage is $8.00. That's not enough for anyone to live on. We deserve an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. Join with us in calling on our state legislature to pass legislation to raise the minimum wage to $10.10.

Most jobs in SC tourism industry start at minimum wage. Join with me in calling on our state legislature to pass legislation to raise the minimum wage to $10

3 million families are in need of emergency extended unemployment insurance. Demand the vote!