My family lives by Scajaquada Expressway, a major urban arterial in Buffalo, NY. We were attracted to our home because it is large house near a beautiful park in our price range that can accommodate our growing family. However, after confronting the dirty reality of traffic pollution, we did some research. It turns out it's really making us sick and we can't move away from it because traffic pollution actually travels pretty far from the roadways.

Our United States of America Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers' last survivor was Chester Nez who died in 2014 at age 93. A book has been compiled of his life and the only one written by a Navajo Code Talker and a co-author. His contributions to the attack on Iwo Jima and the Pacific strikes by the Japanese military were monumental to the success and end of World War II. If he ever revealed information about the code, he was under the threat of his tongue being cut out, or death. He was never able to reveal to his family nor anyone else his mission. Corporal U.S.M.C. Chester Nez the recipient of numerous medals of honor, and deserves to represent his 28 other comrades in a yearly tribute so the USA will never forget the secret missions of the United State Marine Corps through the code of the Navajo Native Language, a code the Japanese could not decipher. Corporal USMC medal of honor recipient Nez died in 2014 at the age of 93. I am also proposing that a United States Postal Stamp be made to commemorate his life.

NO REAL Evidence that he convicted this crime ONE good reason is because HE DID NOT DO IT! look him up he served 7 out of a 10 to 20 year sentence he also almost died because of stab woon on the top of his head and neck!

Section 441e of FEC law makes it illegal for, "a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation" from a foreign national. In other words, if Speaker Boehner were to accept campaign money from Netanyahu, or use the speech to help raise money for Republicans in any way, he would be guilty of violating FEC law. Somebody needs to look into this, particularly to see if the hands of any of the Republican billionaires who obsess on Israel issues are involved in this. Section 441e also makes it illegal for "a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State or local election." How is this speech not a thing of value to the Republicans?

Established back in 1799, the Logan Act makes it illegal for unauthorized American citizens to negotiate with foreign governments. Violation of the act is a felony, and comes with a punishment of up to three years in prison. By inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu to speak to Congress, Speaker Boehner may have broken any number of laws, and the Department of Justice needs to investigate.

For several years, our church, The First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains, has received Morris County Historic Preservation Grant Funds with the intention of restoring three of our historically registered buildings to their original and historic quality. The grant pays 80% of the cost of the work. The church funds 20%. We are grateful for what has been given to us so far, but there is much work to do. Last year, work on the Sanctuary was only partially funded and we were hoping to apply for more funds to finish that job. This year, we are also hoping to start the process for the work needed on our 1788 Stone House, Friendly Manse. The Stone House historically served as a Town Tavern, a Post Office, a stop on the Underground Railroad, a hospital, and now a residence. The church clearly sees its historical value. It would be shame to not restore its historical nature. But, if the resolution passes, historical preservation funds to churches will end, which could eventually lead to all funding for historic preservation going away. We are concerned for the ramifications in Morris County, but also statewide.

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We respectfully ask that Hawaii's Industrial Hemp Bill be scheduled for a hearing in the house of Representatives by Agricultural Chair Clift Tsuji. Industrial hemp bill SB375 passed the Senate with no opposition and few amendments. The bill received over 200 written testimonies from local business, farmers and island people in favor of the hemp bill passing. The US is the world’s largest importer of industrial hemp. In 2013, the US imported over $550 million of industrial hemp. Hawaii imports over 70% of food, clothing, and shelter material. Our soils are depleted and filled with toxins from years of mono-cropping and the practice of using petrol-chemicals that go into our drinking water, streams and ocean. Most Americans know that industrial hemp IS NOT Marijuana and CANNOT GET YOU HIGH as it contains less than 0.3% THC. Industrial hemp does offer Hawaii a natural solution and opportunity not only to re-mediate our soil, but to help small and large farmers along with large agricultural companies to grow a crop without chemicals, clean up our environment and create new industry and jobs for Hawaii. The current industrial hemp law only allows 1 test site for research through the University of Hawaii, Manoa for 2 years. Expanding this research will allow quicker and more accurate knowledge of which industrial hemp variety grows best at what elevation and environmental conditions, while also allowing small and large farmers to develop and specialize in an end product that makes a small farm profitable-- encouraging a much needed economic incentive and boost for our Hawaii farmers. Let the people of Hawaii's voice be heard on this very important plant that will benefit all of Hawaii. Schedule a hearing today!

Inviting Netanyahu to address Congress violates the separation of powers-- our nation's foreign policy should be led by one person, the president. Boehner’s invitation impairs our nation's ability to negotiate with other countries, shows complete disrespect for President Obama, and sets a terrible precedent. Boycotting the session would be a powerful symbolic gesture demonstrating your disapproval for the invitation.

I have chronic Lyme disease because my primary care doctor misidentified a tick on me, removed it, then refused a to allow testing for Lyme disease. I have been forced, due to the controversy over chronic Lyme disease, to face ridicule, disbelief, discrimination, inhumane treatment, loss of family, friends, and financial resources. The CDC and IDSA must recognize chronic Lyme disease and insurance companies must pay.

New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez has been working overtime to try to recruit Democrats to help Republicans destroy the possibility of a diplomatic agreement with Iran over its disputed nuclear program. But now he’s gotten so extreme, he’s virtually accusing Obama Administration officials of treason. Following President Obama’s pledge to veto Senator Menendez’ new Iran sanctions bill – which President Obama said “will all but guarantee that diplomacy fails” - Menendez said the Obama Administration’s stance “sounds like talking points that come straight out of Tehran." [1] [2] Sen. Menendez’s actions must be condemned. Join us in telling Sen. Menendez to stop trying to kill diplomacy by signing our petition. References: 1. “Give diplomacy with Iran a chance,” Laurent Fabius, Philip Hammond, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federica Mogherini, Washington Post, January 21, 2015, http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/on-irans-nuclear-programs-give-diplomacy-a-chance/2015/01/21/0cdb4dcc-a185-11e4-b146-577832eafcb4_story.html 2. “Menendez: Obama Admin's Iran Talking Points Are 'Straight Out Of Tehran',” Catherine Thompson, Talking Points Memo, January 21, 2015, http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/bob-menendez-obama-admin-iran-talking-points

Please make your concerns with school based staffing cuts in HCPSS known prior to the Board of Education's public hearing on the proposed FY16 budget on February 3rd. HCPSS's commitment to school based staffing is one of the vital keys to our students' success!