The President and the Congress reduced the Food Stamp and Nutrition Assistance Programs (WIC) for poor American babies; yet, continues Foreign Aid and Foreign Assistance, at a cost of over 49 million dollars. The wars in Iraq and in Afghanistan cost Americans, one trillion dollars. Recently the new government of Ukraine requested that our country, to give them 35 million dollars. Our country does have funds for American citizens ; who are in need and, during this perilous economic downfall; it is time, to support this country and its citizens and, not the world.

I grew up in this town and love it dearly. But living within city limits has made clear there is a heavy inclination towards fining citizens for ridiculous non-offenses and relying on a skewed justice system to meter out justice. Unfortunately, the citizens are the ones being unjustly treated and small issues like this is just the tip of the iceberg. Help us turn this town around and put it back on the path to serving its residents rather than using them as an endless source of unjust revenue.

Child Care Assistance is an effective tool to get families off of public assistance, so it is a a program that saves taxpayer dollars in the long run. Increased access to child care assistance enables low-income parents to work and go to school so they can get a better job.

There are many grandparents out there who have been denied the right to see their grandchildren and all because of divorce or death of the grandparents child. We feel that this is uncalled for the grandchildren should have the freedom to know his or her grandparents and have them in their lives. This not only hurts the grandparent but it can cause lasting damage to the child if the said grandparents have been in their lives for a long time. It can make the child feel abandoned by the grandparents. I have friends very dear to me be denied access to their granddaughters since the death of their son and it is so tragic. Not only are they dealing with death of a son but they are also dealing with the fact they cannot be in the granddaughters lives. We must stop this, this isn't good for the child involved nor is it good for the grandparents. Giving the parents the right to choose is unthinkable, we are just going back to the fact that the parent rules the decision, which is pointless. We need to set new guidelines that prevent this from happening. There are good honest grandparents out there that want to add their wisdom and love in their grandchild's life.

I am starting this because I want too be the animals voice, not just for Bobcat's, but all helpless animals that can't speak for themselves! Illinois needs to stop making laws up, without asking THE PEOPLE!

If you have been affected by the American hostage situation that started TWO MONTHS ago on Dec 28th when Congress voted against an Unemployment Extension get out this Tuesday March 4th, 2014!! 1 PM eastern time. Contact local media, get friends and family and be SEEN somewhere! DC would be great but not possible for all so head to your Capital, a local Government office, Office of a Nay Senator in your area. No one in America should be punished for Working, paying taxes and losing their job. For all the assistance we provide for the WORLD I am baffled that our leaders would vote against putting food on their neighbors table. They don't agree with the time frame to recover from the loss. Whats next telling someone with a disease they did not recover in time so no more medical treatment? Understand some may have taken advantage. All should not be punished because of some! I will never believe if one of their children came home from school stating cafeteria is closed until further notice due to some children stealing, they would send them to school the next day. No they would fight for them to eat as they deserve! They forget the 2 million Individuals effected are a part of a family. Making that number so much higher, INCLUDING CHILDREN. Those children now feeling their parents worry, seeing them sick with stress, selling items from their home because its the only choice to get a couple dollars. No internet for school work. Its been turned off. No phone to make emergency calls when someone falls over with a panic attack its been disconnected. The car is gone! Family pet has been turned over to a shelter because they can't be taken care of either. The list goes on and on and in American this should not be happening and definitely not this long. This is real, we are human lives, that live in a Country that Pledges we are ONE NATION and there is Liberty and Justice FOR ALL but we haven't seen it so they need to see us and see how real we are!

Our Goal is to demonstrate the need for more mountain biking recreational opportunities, particularly throughout the Wasatch. With this support we plan on acquiring funding in order to build new or renovate existing bike parks and trails. The rapid increase in cyclists and the lack of safe quality trail lends the area to be a perfect candidate to increase biking opportunities. Getting more people outside recreating, playing, and enjoying themselves in the wonderful outdoors we have just outside our doorsteps.

The Historic Landmark Commission of Salt Lake City has rejected the ability to make necessary changes to improve the look and overall usefulness of Trolley Square as a commercial enterprise. They made this decision ignoring the overwhelming support and cooperation with neighborhoods, investors and community activists; undermining the huge benefits that local businesses need to maintain and keep this historic site. This petition is to demand the allowance of these proposed changes to Trolley Square so that this local treasure can keep up with modern shoppers, and enhance the neglected area of downtown Salt Lake City. Join the movement of local workers and owners that demand that The Historic Landmark Commission of Salt Lake City support necessary changes for Trolley Square that help strengthen Local businesses.

The "Possession of Dangerous or Wild Animals" bill would trump the certifications that Catoctin Zoo has attained and maintained over its 50+ year existence. We would be unable to contribute to the critical breeding efforts of endangered Snow Leopards, Amur Leopards, Jaguars, Tigers, Lions, Ochreata Macaques, Squirrel Monkeys, Patas Monkeys, Sun Bears, Foosa, Tamarins, or any other monkeys, lemurs or marmosets. Such a ban would force us to STOP educating and spreading conservation to tens of thousands of school children with hands on learning tools – experiences that lead to lasting connections with animals. Deadline Wednesday Feb 26th. More info at cwpzoo.com.

The bitter feud in Congress is hurting millions of Americans. Veterans with bachelor's degrees, single mothers and fathers, experienced professionals, and hard-working Americans are falling through the cracks--they are suffering. Finding work, even a minimum wage job, is an extremely daunting task. Some Americans have to lie about their qualifications to even get an interview for a minimum wage job. Some Americans are past their 50th interview and are still looking for work. Service members, especially, did not come home to sit on the couch and collect unemployment--they are suffering. Help them. Help us. Renew Emergency Unemployment Compensation. In this economic climate, it's a vital resource!

As of February 21st, H.R. 4058, designed to protect some of our nation's most statistically "at-risk" youth, has an 8% chance of being enacted. A petition with the names of U.S. citizens who would like to see this passed can provide incentive for our lawmakers to approve the bill in the Committee of Ways and Means, then in the House & Senate, and ultimately by President Barack Obama. Please read through the bill and add your name if your choose to. Thanks for being informed and aware!

To repeal an amendment that promotes unfair treatment of faithful, financially and developmentally responsible non-custodial parents.