After calling Joni Ernst's office to invite her to a Town Hall in north Iowa next week I was dismissed by a young staffer who explained that the Senator's schedule was already busy. Despite the fact that I told her that the reason for Congressional breaks was to connect constituents with elected officials. They also were not interested in providing a staffer for us to talk to.

DO NOT TERMINATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. This is an agency that serves to PROTECT the American people, and this is outrageous that anyone would declare it terminated. Especially with such an inadequate bill, with no reasoning.

It is important for the people of St. George to meet directly with Representative Stewart to hear his thoughts and plans going forward with this new administration.

We need to get corporate money out of politics. Let's put our Senators and Congresspeople on notice: It might be legal, but you will not be re-elected if you take money from corporate interests.

The connection between Russia and Trump must be investigated thoroughly and in an independent fashion. Hearings should be made public so the American people can fully engage with the issue and understand for ourselves - not filtered through a political lens. This issue goes to the heart of our democracy. The interests of the country need to be put above the interests of politicians. Deadline: this week of 2/15/17 because the GOP is trying to keep the investigation behind closed doors and a decision will be made soon. A large number of signatures will hopefully encourage them to act otherwise.

Our country is approaching the brink of another cold war standoff with Russia. In under 24 hours, Donald Trump's National Security Advisor resigned, reports that multiple campaign aides had constant contact with Russian intelligence officials became public, and a Russian spy vessel was seen off the coast of Delaware. Jason Chaffetz needs to pull his head out of the sand, put members of the executive under oath, subpoena records, and call a full investigation into the full extent of this compromised administration.

I am starting this petition as an honest attempt to change the tone of exchanges when we (the constituents) visit our local representatives. Bullying tactics by elected officials and their staff are NOT acceptable. Many of us are working hard for positive change for our local and federal government. We are engaged in this process and are passionate about the various issues now facing us locally and nationally. We simply want to be heard, ask questions and understand where our representative stands on various issues. We should not have to FIGHT and put up with bullying tactics in order to be heard…especially when we are visiting them in our free time and during our lunch breaks! Bullying tactics are not conducive to listening to constituents. Let's change the tone and how we treat one another otherwise how will we ever have a productive conversation?

To secure and protect our great nation so that we remain the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Charlie Baker has lost his voice and therefore the voice of his constituents.

Numerous reports and studies have shown the negative human and legal impacts of implementing 287(g). Investigation has revealed that the program has led to widespread racial profiling as police officers target immigrants and people of color for stops, searches, and interrogations. The program has also led to distrust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, making it harder for local police to do their jobs. This program is not mandatory: only 34 law enforcement agencies in the entire country have 287(g) agreements deputizing their officers to act as immigration agents, and only 2 in New Jersey. The Maricopa County, AZ program, run by Sheriff Joseph Arpaio, was the largest 287(g) jurisdiction, until it was terminated following a federal investigation into racial profiling and discrimination. The principal mission of law enforcement officers in this State is to enforce the criminal laws and to protect the communities that they serve. It is not to enforce federal immigration laws. Effective policing requires the cooperation of, and a positive relationship with, all members of the community. Cape May County is home to many immigrants and this program hurts the trust from immigrant community members. We respectfully request that the Cape May County Sheriff and Freeholders discontinue the agreement with ICE.

I am deeply concerned that your voting record is 100% aligned with the Trump agenda and that you are putting party over constituents. I am concerned with your focus on deregulation of financial and environmental issues. I'm horrified at the attack on women's healthcare by voting to defund Planned Parenthood. I'm terrified at the dismantling of the ACA and the number of people who will be left without health coverage.

U.S. District Judge John Z. Lee ruled against the use of detainers. It violates an anti-commandeering statute in the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.