I got rid of my hardline phone service because I just couldn't afford it anymore. The next month was the start of overages I never had before and when I looked at the details of my bill I could see it was because of the extreamly long calls to "toll free" numbers where you get lost in automated phone systems and put on hold for long periods od time.

My petition is about encouraging President Obama to continue the concern of gun violence in America. He talked about gun violence, gun control and the families impacted by this type of violence during the debate. I have also been personally impacted by gun violence when I lost my innocent 16-year-old son, Blair Holt, May 10,2007. President Obama, then an Illinois U.S. Senator seeking the democratic presidential nomination, called my cell to express his condolences to me.

I am a Democrat living in Texas. I am represented by Republicans in the House and Senate. I didn't vote for these individuals. They don't support the Affordable Healthcare Act, bills for equal pay, regulating pollution/clean air and water, supporting domestic violence victims, a woman's right to choose/access to contraceptives, ending the Bush Tax cuts for the very wealthy. Are you represented by congressmen/women, and senators that you voted for/didn't vote who don't represent your interests/beliefs? These men and women were bought by special interest lobbyists. If so, I urge you to fire the bums and vote for Democrats/Progressive candidates. It's time for the gridlock caused by Republicans and Tea Party congresspeople/senators to end. It's time to move forward and address many issues that affect Americans. We need to pass legislation that will help veterans, students, the unemployed, women, the poor, illegal immigrants, the elderly. The time has come for change in Congress.

Our democracy depends on accurate counting and verification of votes. Machines that do not have a paper trail have been suspect. Every voter should have the assurance that every vote cast will have back up verification that can be recounted.

There has been a noticeable change in how restaurants display pricing for alcoholic beverages, in that most have completely removed all pricing information. There are several negative results of this action. First, it means that prices can change often without notice to the consumer. Second, it means that consumers are forced to ask in advance for pricing information everytime they visit the venue. This is an unfair business practice that should be corrected, because it puts the consumer at a disadvantage.

As President Obama prepares for the debate tonight, I was wishing there was a way to convey to him that I believe in him, and that I believe in his vision for our country. I started this petition to see how many signatures we can get before he takes the stage in a few short hours. Please join me in showing him the love.

Imagine coming home from military warfare service in any global hotspot and finding oneself in the battlefield of family court to reinstate your child custody ruling. HR 4201 restricts the use of deployment orders as an instrument to determine the child’s best interest to modify temporary custodianship as a permanent ruling against an honorable serving military parent.

I believe in the Separation of Church and State. I think that it is time 'we the people' did something about the interference of Religious Denominations in the public arena. It is detrimental to the life, liberty, and pursuit of happines of many citizens (women, minorities, LGTB community). Churches have been given a free ride for too long. They should have to pay taxes.

I myself have lived in Durham my whole life. This "track housing" will destroy our small town and turn it into a mini city. Durham has had many businesses come and go and yes we could use a few upgrades but adding 144 families will only bring big chain grocery stores, coffee shops, pharmacies ect. THE MEETING IS THIS THURSDAY Oct. 25th @9am at 25 county center drive Oroville. That is the same exit and street that the court house is on.

I would like to see the United States put aside a day as a national holiday to honor and celebrate Native Americans. It is the least we can do to pay tribute to a people who have lost so much and been so mistreated by the immigrants. This is a day in which all Americans study the history and customs of a venerable people.

DEBATE PRESENTATION;I AM INVOLVED AS EVERY OTHER AMERICAN! SHOULD THE DEBATES BE PRESENTED BY A LIE BEHIND A GRIN OR FEISTY ACTIONS NOT TELLING THE TRUTH!

In the past, daylight savings time has not saved any time nor money. I say we go back to basic and regular (sun) time. I'm sure savings on utilities will be noticed.