We do not send Senators and Representatives to Washington to mindlessly sabotage Presidential initiatives in the name of politricks [sic]. We elect them in hopes that they keep in mind the greater good and act thereon. How do we take back the reins of government and let our elected officials know that it is "we the people" - living, reasoning, breathing, bleeding human beings - for whom they should be laboring, and not corporations, which, in the eyes of the law, are considered persons, as well? So please join with me in demanding that Congress propose an amendment that will give us the authority to fire them if they are not about their constituents' business.

I have a prexisting medical condition that has caused my health insurance to increase 400 percent in the past 5 years

Career politicians get into the "political" network and lose site of what is important to the people of the United States.

The inevitable path of democracy will lead to voting through mobile technology. The Altruist Party (AP) intends to establish this concept for ‘The People’ of the United States, State-by-State, as a Human Right and NOT for profit. READ (Timeline, bottom-up): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Altruist-Party-Rights/147928792055147 WATCH (Posts 1-13): http://www.youtube.com/user/AltruistParty2012 FOLLOW (Twitter; Tweets = Articles reviewed): @APAltruism @APCivilRights @APCommerce1 @APEducation1 @APEmployment @APEnvironment1 @APHealth1 @APImmigration @APInfrastructu1 @APInternationa1 @APNativeAmerica @APVeterans

President Obama may choose Larry Summers to Chair the Federal Reserve Bank. This is a petition for members of the Harvard community. It is informing President Obama that we oppose the appointment of Larry Summers to this position. Please only sign this petition if you are a member of the Harvard community and indicate your affiliation. Please also note if you were a member of the Harvard community while Summers was President of Harvard (2001-2006). Summers was involved with many policies that resulted in the crash of 2008, including the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act. His sexism has created controversies for many years, including, most famously, for comments he made while President of Harvard; after a vote of no confidence from the Harvard faculty, he resigned his post. He is also known for being abrasive and aggressive, and these qualities would not be helpful in building consensus as Fed Chair. Janet Yellen, the woman who is currently Vice-Chair of Fed, is experienced, eminently qualified for the job, and would follow through on Ben Bernanke's policies

Too much unfinished Business

The City of Gretna,LA has a budget shortfall and is using restrictive speed limits and mobile speed traps to generate revenue instead of running the city in a fiscally responsible manner.

Spying on citizens is in violation of the 4th amendment to the Constitution. This government program breeds paranoia in the population and forfeits all rights guaranteed in the founding document.

The founding fathers needed a central meeting place to come together and discuss the concerns of their citizens. Now, with the amount of money that flows into the District of Columbia, politicians see this place as making it to the Big Leagues, that they are the Superstars. Is it any wonder why they are out of touch with those they represent? The internet now makes it possible for politicians to meet and work from home; where they can see the affect their policies have on their constituents. Having them meet online would limit the ability of money to influence a greater number of politicians. This idea would also make meetings that need to happen behind closed doors for national security reasons more transparent, because there would be more news coverage if they were the only ones in D.C.

Questions for which we never receive answers: Did Congress vote themselves their annual pay raise? What do they pay for Health Care? Are they paid after leaving these positions?

Why must we pay politicians until they die, and why must we fund their health care ? !

The next Chairman of the Federal Reserve will not just be responsible for ensuring that our economic recovery continues uninterrupted but will also work with the White House on promoting equality, workers' rights, and the welfare of low and middle income Americans. Robert Reich is deeply committed to all these issues and will bring vital balance to the role.