The reform of AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), which later became known as TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), is approaching Two decades and the outcome and statistics illustrates the cycle of poverty remains, or worsen. The primary basis to the Welfare Reform in 1996 was to get individuals off of governmental assistance through low-wage, part-time employment; not aimed at reducing poverty.

Calling all citizens, visitors and Key West enthusiasts. The most cherished peak in Key West is under threat of demolition. The Top of La Concha hotel, an icon since the 20s and modern day sunset Mecca, is scheduled to become a customer only spa!

Currently, Social Security contributions are only assessed on earnings up to $100, 000. This petition seeks to end the $100, 000 cap salary cap on social security contributions.

Over 90% of all Americans are unfairly taxed on 100% of their income. The very wealthy often pay 1% or less. FICA caps out at $113,700 annual income. If the wealthy were taxed like the rest of us, Social Security would be solvent.

I have to support myself, am 61 yrs. old, was laid off my job 9/28/12 & still can't get a job because it seems that no one wants to hire anyone past the age of 40, even though I have been working 40 years. Also, it seems that no one wants to interview people if they don't have at least one certificate or degree. They don't seem to want to train, just "jump in", but we have to know their procedures, etc. & at least some training. June 1, 2013 my unemployment will be cut by 16.8%. The original 6 months of unemployment was bad enough, meaning I still couldn't pay all bills on time, and now it will be even harder.

Divorced couples who share custody equally do not get the same equality from DCF when it comes to food stamps. DCF is not progressive in keeping up the new trend of courts assigning split custodial rights. I have three children and been divorced for two and half years. Our split custody is 50/50 so why he gets 100% of our childrens food stamps is illogical. I have repeatedly applied for half the food stamps that my ex husband has been receiving since October 2010. As he was "head of household" when we applied years prior during our marriage DCF says they recognize that and cannot split food stamps. I have done the math and I Ihave missed out on approximately $8,000 since the divorce. Unfortunately there is not a law requiring DCF to split the food stamps in situations of 50/50 custody. Signing this petition demonstrates your belief that equality in divorce needs to be extended to food stamps.

Medicare and Medicaid should be made available to everyone in this country and in the state of Iowa.

There is too much economic information out there about the need for reforming "entitlements"to ignore. But all the suggestions are about cutting benefits. We need a Progressive alternative that guarantees social security for the future an d helps working and middle class people.

Extending SNAP benefits due to expire on November 1, 2013.

Mail will be delayed if mail is all processed in Milwaukee. I am a postal employee with 16 years in and I may be forced to relocate.

This home for the homeless has been there for ages. All because of greed, this home has been forced to sell. Just because Western & Southern had the money to fight, the court should have not approved this. All this greed and selfishness has come to a `take by force' action with no regard to the homeless and those who find refuge in this home.

I was recently informed by the Division of Child Support Services saying that I could not get child support payments, because my kid's father gets SSI and they could not continue with the child support process based on the type of SSI benefits he’s receiving. I also can’t receive social security benefits for my kids either because there father is receiving the maximum amount of benefits, based on his lack of work history. I feel like that should not even be a law, this is preventing the father from paying child support, which is just morally WRONG!!!! The government system is really messed up on SO many levels, but this one hits home for me and yes this is affecting me personally. With the help and support of other I'm hoping I can get the results I want. Thank You.