A 60% consensus of the senate will more likely ensure supreme court justices represent a broader population's values by encouraging the president to appoint a justice that will be more moderate and by encouraging the senate to vote beyond party politics. No more tyranny of the majority when appointing justices! With the present 51% simple majority required for approval, a president who controls the senate can appoint justices with extreme political bias rather than based on their understanding of the constitution. The minority senators can filibuster, but this polarizes the senate along party lines. The American people are not served well by this.

The President works for me and needs to be able to easily hear what I have to say.

I want to have a voice in my community.

Robert Pittenger's office has not been forthcoming with his schedule. Since we don't know where to find him, we've planned the event in his honor.

Constituents have not had an opportunity to air their concerns to the Rep. in a large setting, and therefore are extremely frustrated. Rep. LoBiondo serves on the Congressional Intelligence Committee and constituents want answers about Donald Trump's connections to the Russian government, full disclosure of Trump's financials and full transparency. Constituents also need to discuss Trump Administration's reckless approach to many issues such as: ACA, Entitlements, the EPA/environment, out of control spending (ICE agents, "the wall", etc.), Immigration ban & deportation force & Trumps exorbitant travel expenses for first month. Constituents also need the ability to challenge irresponsible budget cuts proposing to eliminate Public Broadcasting & National Public Radio, by killing the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) & arts programs funded by the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts), CPB & NEA make up less than .02% of Federal Budget. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/19/trump-reportedly-wants-to-cut-cultural-programs-that-make-up-0-02-percent-of-federal-spending/?utm_term=.7e1e00281ce9

Paul Mitchell is a new Congressman who had to bounce district to district before finding one that he could win in. I along with my retired parents asked Paul Mitchell multiple times if he would cut Social Security and Medicare, only to have him block us on Facebook. Rep. Mitchell needs to be reminded that he works for the people of Michigan's 10th District and that it is his job to answer tough questions not to hide in his new D.C. office.

TN Cong District 4's Rep Scott DesJarlais has not met face 2 face with us in years! With all the turmoil coming out of DC, such as Russian interference, pending repeal of the Affordable Care Act, accusations of "fake news" and many more issues, we want to be heard! We have made 100s of call's, been to his offices and sent many emails asking for an in person Townhall! The answers have ranged from "you're paid protestors" to "Trump and Scott won that district by so much, there's no need for one.", To 'No', and "have you seen the Congressional calendar!!" Scott did make time this week for friendly press in Cleveland and has plans on Thursday for a banquet with Republican Party volunteers. Make time for us, Scott!!

We demand an opportunity to speak with our Senator in Northern Kentucky regarding his legislative priorities which are impacting all of our lives.

We demand an opportunity to speak with our Congressman regarding his legislative priorities which are impacting all of our lives.

It may be that SB 1262 will not withstand judicial scrutiny. If it is valid law, it is objectionable on so many levels. Xenophobia aside, it interferes with a town's/city's ability to act in the best interests of its citizens. It burdens state/local police and officials with additional duties and responsibilities that distract from the purpose for which they were hired or elected - local government and safety. It is so broad and poorly crafted that it doesn't even seem to require a link between the offending ordinance/policy and the actions of the wrongdoer for a town/city to be held jointly and severally liable for damages. Some may argue that the qualifying words "intentionally" and with "intent to thwart" protect local cities and towns from most lawsuits; in reality, they just create additional issues that will need to be decided in court -- again at a price to be paid by local citizens. In any case, how can our State Senators and Delegates truly believe that making our local communities (and ultimately us -- the taxpayers) subject to litigation and the associated judgments and defense costs is in our best interest? If they do believe this, they are wrong!! Where will the overreach of the federal government end (see Section 8 of President Trump's January 25, 2017 Executive Order)? Why are our legislators helping with this effort? At some point, will our state and local police become an arm of federal law enforcement? Do we want this? Will we stand for this? NO!! SB 1262 passed the Senate in early February and has been sitting in the House Committee for Courts of Justice since February 8. As the legislative session is scheduled to end this week, it could be that it will remain there and die. However, given some surprising things that have happened during this session, we need to be prepared to let the Legislature know that we oppose it, should it be revived. Moreover, we should all know that this horrendous type of legislation is being proposed and supported by our representatives, who are supposed to be looking out for us. We need them to know that SB 1262 has been noticed and it will not be tolerated! If the Legislature is going to take any action on SB 1262, it will happen this week. If you oppose this bill, please sign and ask your friends and associates to sign today!! Thanks!

So prison wives can have family visits with their spouse.

He refuses to hold a town hall meeting in person with his constituents. We demand he meet with us in person to answer questions we have on his support of this administration's policies and coverup of Russian ties. He has suggested we meet online, but only when we have a list of attendees and a list of questions he will preapprove. We want him to do his job and meet with us face to face and uncensored. As an employee of the state and it's citizens, he is obligated to meet with us. The Trump made this comment in a press conference: “We’ve begun preparing to repeal and replace Obamacare,” he said. “Obamacare is a disaster, folks. It’s a disaster. You can say, ‘Oh, Obamacare.’ I mean, they fill up our rallies with people that you wonder how they get there, But They’re Not The Republican People That Our Representatives Are Representing.” The problem is Republicans represent all of the people, not just the ones who vote and support you. Our concerns regarding his support of this administration need to be heard. We stand with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents that have these concerns and deserve to be addressed.