What's a realistic way that will actually cut down the number of weapons of mass murder? A ban is unrealistic; it wouldn't pass, and current owners would be exempt. Taking away guns from current owners is a non-starter! BUT Universal registration, annual excise tax, and buy-back are workable, realistic, and cost-effective. The tax can pay to make the policy work. It will take time, but it can be implemented.

My petition is about equal opportunity. I am an ex-convict. I have made many mistakes in my life but am trying to change things around. I am far from perfect and I know that. I am trying to be a better person. It is difficult for me to find a job because of my criminal history. It is understandable but give a person a chance to prove they want to change. I have put in at minimum 7 applications a week since May 7, 2012. Sometimes up to 15 applications in a week. I just need help because I have a family to support now. I am not afraid to ask for help now. Help an ex-con by giving us the chance to prove we have changed! Most likely if we are applying for a job.... we want to change our lives!

No Austerity Cuts. None! Put Jobs first by investing in job creating projects to rebuild our roads, bridges, schools and energy grid!

People who work hard and play by the rules should be paid enough to live with dignity and raise a family. But Senate Republicans are pushing to cut our state's minimum wage by 25% for new workers. Workers in restaurants and many other service industries would earn only $6.89 an hour for their first 6 month or more - not nearly enough to support themselves or their family.

Other states have effectivly used gambling revenue to lower tax rates.

this petition will help out the Tennessee economy by legalizing hemp for farming. An it will make thing cheaper like clothing gas an etc. An help the people that has serious health problems needs it the most.

I live in a once vibrant community that was dependent on the lumber industry. When it became nearly impossible for lumber mills to operate in the state of Oregon, some companies were cutting third or fourth growth wood, they were not the environmental devastators some make them out to be, yet these responsible job providers have been harmed by well meaning but overly broad policies that have shriveled the lumber industry in Oregon. Rather than penalizing the entire industry for the irresponsibility of a few, we should be encouraging those groups who handled things responsibly to return to work on Oregon's most largest natural, and more importantly, renewable resource. In these hard economic times, we cannot afford to let such a vast, valuable material sit idle while we import wood from elsewhere. Steps be taken to restart the timber industry, and in a responsible fashion. These steps must include common sense rules regarding replanting, and encourage local hiring by providing short-term (one calender year or less) tax breaks for lumber companies hiring Oregon residents.

I live with a disabled child that needs funding for her services. I' sick and tired of the government nickel and dime policy for people with special needs. It is a shame. In addition as an educator the impact that these cuts will have on education in general will be devastating for students and teachers. Gun control is past due needed for obvious reasons just look at our statistics for crime.

This petition seeks to de-fund our senators and representatives until they can stay in a session and actually pass the legislation the people in this country voted for!

I am concerned about the loss of jobs and services as a result of this mindless action on the part of the congress of the United States.

TOOK AWAY FUNDINGS from PROGRAMS (DEO) I NEEDED BE TRAINED. TO HELP US BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE. Having to stand in line for over 4HRS TO VOTE. LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS, ridiculous. JOB SECURITY is not the RIGHT TO WORK LAW. There is to much discrimination going on here, and I have lost my job due to this discrimination process that is going on. I believe the laws here in FL. have always been set to effect negatively, people of color and the down and out. This has to stop.

Please do not raise income taxes. It is hard enough on the working Middle Class to manage with the ever increasing expenses (food, heat, gas, ss tax, etc)... Many of us are not seeing any raises in our incomes either this year. Please reconsider...