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Rails-to-trails in King George, Va.The county board needs to adopt a resolution of approval in order to have the state take the trail into the state park system. The trail is in private hands and available for use only by permit. Having it be a public trail would provide for regular maintenance and capital improvements, thereby greatly increasing its utility for public use.275 of 300 SignaturesCreated by James P. Lynch
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Council President Beasley & the Irvington Town Council: Stand Up To Wall Street!Irvington, NJ is poised to become the second city in the country, behind Richmond, CA, to tackle the foreclosure crisis and hold Wall Street banks accountable in a real way. Mayor Wayne Smith of Irvington, NJ and a majority of Town Council members have been working to implement a plan to condemn the most toxic mortgages in Irvington, reset them to fair market value at low fixed interest rates and sell the reset mortgages that back to homeowners so they can afford to stay in their homes and stop the vicious cycle of blight that currently plagues Irvington – fact, the Council voted unanimously last summer to move forward with these plans. Unfortunately, D. Bilal Beasley, the president of the Irvington Town Council, is stalling those efforts. At the most recent Town Council meeting he tabled a resolution that would put this plan in motion, despite broad support for the measure from his council colleagues and Irvington residents. Fortunately, Councilman Beasley's foot dragging can be undone with four votes. Each day that passes without action from the Irvington Town Council is another day closer to foreclosure, homelessness, and bankruptcy for hard-working Irvington residents. Homeowners in Irvington and across the country need courageous leaders willing to stand with them against Wall Street! Council President Beasley & the Irvington Town Council needs to stop playing politics, take a stand against Wall Street’s predatory and fraudulent mortgages and act courageously to save Irvington’s future!1,380 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by NJ Communities United
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Make law enforcement in Oklahoma wear cameras to be held accountableOver the past years we have seen increasingly violent police brutality and also law enforcement trying to violate personal rights! Please sign this petition to let Gov. Mary Fallen that we will not have our rights violated anymore. This has worked in California by decreasing numbers of complaints on officers to around 60 %. This should be introduced in Oklahoma immediately.161 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Justin Harris
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Random Act of Kindness Day in IllinoisWe endeavor to use kindness as a catalyst to cultivate value for our communities. Acts of kindness creates a healthy social environment for people to inhabit. Kindness improves our quality of life both individually and collectively. We call upon the Illinois Legislature to authorize HR0900! The context of the House Resolution link: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800HR0900&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=HR&LegID=81450&DocNum=900&GAID=12&Session=215 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Alimyon Allen
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Tyre Town Board: NO CASINOThe Town of Tyre, NY adopted a law to allow a casino in the rural farming town of less than 1,000 people, against the will of the people. Backroom dealing without any regard for the residents of the town.....Hold them accountable!!!468 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Mario Fratto
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In the Spirit of Mutual RespectThere have been requests to sign this letter, so we decided to make it available for any faculty or staff members who would like to add their name.31 of 100 SignaturesCreated by barb fraser
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Increase the Speed Limit on CR5 in Elbert County ColoradoOur neighborhood has done enough to support the revenue for the Sheriff's office. We appreciate their work and time to keep us safe but it is time to fill in the "watering hole" and get the speed limit changed to a safe and appropriate 45mph on CR5!76 of 100 SignaturesCreated by wendy poage
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Ron Stokke-retired and and parttime self employed citizen in Genoa,Wi 54632Our governor and Republican Legislators have torn Wisconsin apart and the citizens are sick of their crap.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ron Stokke
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Abolish Patents on Live OrganismsTo save the world, LITERALLY, from the hands of a few Big corporations that plan to dominate the world's food, cotton, paper and other resources by owning patented seeds and live organisms with tweaked and modified genes that puts our diverse and versatile world in grave danger and undermines the importance of democracy and human, plant, and animal rights, not to mention, the effects it has on Global warming as well.30 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Felix
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Disabled ex spouses should not face garnishment for Ex's debtI've been the victim of the US Dept of Education for over 14 years and have been discharged temporarily because of my disabilities three times but they continue to transfer it over to another creditor instead of pursuing my ex husband who is very gainfully employed who's wife refuses he pay his portion on the joint consolidation. We jointly consolidated as newly weds and I subsequently suffered a disabling car accident, a second stroke, heart attack, open heart surgery, tumors, etc. I also have 10 year old special needs twins and am an only living parent-one is autistic. I must provide for us all while he enjoys suitable employment in a position my brother promoted him to. The government has given me the run around, I've contacted senators, aclu, congress, ombudsman and the attorney General. I'm desperate and being told that I am responsible for his portion because I signed the joint consolidation (not as a primary) and was sent a letter from the treasury informing me that I may face a garnishment of up to 15% monthly and further tax offsets. They informed me that they didn't have to pursue my ex husband because I signed first.18 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Doris Maldonado
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Create a State Bank-Move S.204Currently, Vermont pays millions of dollars in interest and fees to big out of state financial institutions and other entities. Most of this money does not come back to the state and is not available for use by the state to increase economic vitality and the quality of life for Vermonters. Some of these institutions have been found to engage in rigging everything they can for their own enrichment. Creation of a state bank would keep this money in VT The parent company of TD Bank NA, where VT deposits most of its checkbook funds, has derivative contracts which are valued at 5 times its total assets. In the event of another collapse like the one in 2008, it is possible that Vermont could see its deposits confiscated to "bail-in" TD Bank. Putting our public monies into a state bank would prevent this from happening. S.204 would create a "10 Percent for Vermont Program" and extend full banking powers to the Vermont Economic Development Authority. Initially, 10% of VT's unrestricted funds would be deposited in the state bank to be used in partnership with community banks to fund projects which would contribute to Vermont's economy. This is a modest start which would require capitalization of about $7 million. The bank would not be designed to compete with community banks. It would be designed to expand their ability to enhance prosperity in the state. The Senate Finance Committee must take up and approve this bill by the end of the day on March 21. Currently, it looks like it is unlikely that the committee is going to act on this bill. We need to let the committee know that there are a lot of Vermonters who support this bill. Please sign this petition and pass it on to as many people as you can. The more people who sign it, the more likely that the committee will act on the bill.282 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Gary Murphy
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Stamford, CT Needs A Rotaract Club!We, young professionals feel passionate about the growth of our community and want to aid in the process and also want to grow ourselves. We want to be a vital part in our community and network within one another and other business leaders. Stamford is "the city that works", we want to make sure it works properly.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Christine Fils-Aime