I and many other public employees' pensions and health care are threatened by Illinois legislators and governors that have utilized our pension fund like their personal credit card. We should not be penalized for their mistakes since we NEVER missed a pension payment and held up our end of the bargain.

In America the disabled and elderly poor who are on government assistance are living very much below the poverty level. No matter how much they might want to work, they cannot. They are America's most vulnerable and should not be living in such misery in the richest country in the world.

Boston's bicycle network currently has a gaping hole at its center which limits the functionality of existing bicycle lanes in the city. Tell Mayor Menino that Boston deserves a new "Bicyclists' Urban Ring" which would fully connect the many bike lanes that radiate outwards from Boston Common towards neighborhoods throughout the Boston Metropolitan Area. This ring would be composed of two primary parts: 1. Boston Common "Bicyclists' Urban Ring": Separated 2-way cycle tracks would encircle the entire perimeter of the Common and the Public Garden with spur connections down Tremont, Charles, and Arlington Streets. 2. Beacon Hill Cycle Track: A two-way cycle track on Charles St in Beacon Hill would connect Cambridge Street, Esplanade, and Longfellow Bridge bicycle traffic to Boston Common. One traffic lane would need to be removed to achieve this goal, but it could be recovered during rush hour if parallel parking was not allowed during peak commute times. Adding these crucial links would greatly increase the number of safe options for bicyclists traveling through downtown, without inconveniencing cars or pedestrians. Including bicycle traffic lights along these routes would also maximize safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. I urge you to sign this petition and voice your support for improved bicycle safety in downtown Boston.

Yes, we have a nonprofit camp in Wakefield that the toll road willl be an added expense for us to travel there.

The Veteran Administration claims backlog is unacceptable and effects all Veterans from all services and their families. The backlog needs to be reduced in about every Regional Office in this Country. VETERANS deserve the benefits they were PROMISED.

The entitlements: Social Security and Medicare is what many Americans paid into and rely on. For those Americans who have paid into it this should be their right. Republicans' and Democrats' in Congress should not cut Social Security or Medicare.

My Husband worked all of his Life except for when he was out of work due to accidents. Both of us are Disabled! Governor Christie took $209.0odollars out of my husband's $530.00 check when he got into office. Not only did this happen to us but to people receiving SSI to make his budget. A little old lady was standing in line at a Grocery Store where my spouse was at and her check was cut also. She almost was in tears she didn't know how she was going to make it. Please Sign This and tell Governor Christie to Reinstate this money and Care about the Sick, Poor, Elderly and Disabled!

Since I moved to Va. from Maine 4 years ago, I have discovered assistant living in the Shanandoah area is way off middle class income for the rates they are charging. For example within 50 miles radius from Harrisonburg, Va. the average cost is $2,200.00 or above per month. The average income for middle class retiree is $15,000.00 yearly. How can someone afford to live in a assistant living home at that rate? I also took a survey in Maine before I left and visited some of the homes where the price rage from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00/month and they look like a palace as compared to the ones I saw locally at the same rate. I am an independent voter but wonder how this can be happening in Va? It is such a beautiful state to retire in and the weather is so much better than Maine especially when you are older and retired. We hear all the time that Republicans are for the rich and the Democrats are for the poor and middle class. Maine has been a Democratic state for years and in Va. I really don't know for sure what party has dominated the state. Is that the reason for this shameful situation existing? Would appreciate your input in this matter at your convenience. Thank you.

Mental Health is a hot topic right now due to the recent news. I have personally experienced the lack of support in our local school system for this topic. They offer the help, plan the IEP's, but do not follow thru. AT ALL. I understand they don't have the financial backing to support this problem...Let's get financial backing! Public funding and private funding for all grade levels.

SNAP provides financial assistance for purchasing food for no and low income people living in the U.S. Most drug convicted felons are unable to find employment and ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for SNAP based on thier backgrounds. This is highly discriminatory because MURDERERS, CHILD MOLESTERS, CHILD KILLERS, THIEVES AND BANK ROBBERS - ALL WHO ARE FELONS - can receive SNAP! HUNGER IS NOT A CRIME AND IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE! The PREDOMINANCE OF DRUG OFFENSE ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR, thus disproportionately affecting an already disenfranchised population. I believe that if you meet the POVERTY GUIDELINES - ANYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO EAT.

Social Security is an important safety net that we pay for in advance. Many depend on it as their sole income in retirement.

I will be affected if the President is Not able to save social Security and Medicare