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Another loss for veterans and another win for the military industrial complex?My family has many veterans who have been physically and psychologically harmed by the recent wars, and they already are not receiving proper care. Please don't make it worse.56 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Tim Kubal
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FREE PUBLIC TRANSIT ON September 21st for THE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCHThe People’s Climate March will be the largest march for climate change and global warming awareness in the history of the United States. In addition to the thousands of New Yorkers who will attend the march, tens of thousands more will travel to our city from all across the country. Providing New Yorkers and guests this one day of free travel will reduce traffic and associated emissions, allow for a smoother flow of foot traffic and attract more people to the march.698 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Anthony Rogers-Wright
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WFP Reform selling out or breaking offits about standing for mission and bigger picture and when compromising for short term gains looses touch with mission. winning short term is not everything.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ronald Tirno
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Mercury President Goncharenko: Dump Dictator Museveni, Who Once Praised Hitler-- Return $600,000...Uganda's dictator Gen. Museveni has ruled Uganda by the barrel of a gun and hate campaigns for 28 years. His army has invaded neighboring Congo causing the deaths of millions and much destruction. Early this year he declared that Gays were "disgusting" and promoted attacks against Uganda's LGBT community when he signed the anti-Homosexuality act. His resume is filled with hateful statements: He once said "Hitler was a smart guy, but I think he went a bit too far by wanting to conquer the world” and told The Atlantic Magazine in September 1994 “I have never blamed the whites for colonizing Africa: I have never blamed these whites for taking slaves. If you are stupid, you should be taken a slave.” He doesn't care that Uganda's hospitals have no medicines and schools lack books: In 2011 the U.K.'s The Daily Mail reported that he diverted $50 million in foreign aid money to purchase a private Gulfstream Jet. http://tinyurl.com/63xbcff Now he's diverted $600,000 that can go to Uganda's hospitals and schools to pay Mercury llc, an American PR agent, to "spin" positive tales about his regime.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Milton Allimadi
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Rep. Rigell: Plug the "Burger King" loopholeRight now, a corporation can dodge billions in taxes just because it buys a company in another country, then claims to be headquartered there. It's known as an "inversion" and it's just another way big companies can avoid paying their fair share. Today it's Burger King, but there are a lot more companies lining up behind them. Last month, public pressure stopped Walgreens from moving abroad. Over the last few weeks, we have put Burger King on notice about their move to Canada. Now it's time we close this loophole all together. It's time to plug this loophole, and stop companies from leaving and forcing the rest of us to pick up the tab. We can't let big corporations continue to dodge taxes with high paid tax lawyers -- everyone should play by the same rules. How can we invest in education or job growth if large, profitable companies are scheming to avoid paying their fair share? We have a real opportunity to close this loophole right now -- but we've got to strike while the iron is hot. With all the scrutiny being paid to this issue while Burger King is in the process of declaring itself a Canadian company, we can push lawmakers to take up the issue. So far, Rep. Scott Rigell hasn't signed on in support of this common-sense idea -- that's why we need people like you take action.60 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Fair Share
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Rep. Stivers: Plug the "Burger King" loopholeRight now, a corporation can dodge billions in taxes just because it buys a company in another country, then claims to be headquartered there. It's known as an "inversion" and it's just another way big companies can avoid paying their fair share. Today it's Burger King, but there are a lot more companies lining up behind them. Last month, public pressure stopped Walgreens from moving abroad. Over the last few weeks, we have put Burger King on notice about their move to Canada. Now it's time we close this loophole all together. It's time to plug this loophole, and stop companies from leaving and forcing the rest of us to pick up the tab. We can't let big corporations continue to dodge taxes with high paid tax lawyers -- everyone should play by the same rules. How can we invest in education or job growth if large, profitable companies are scheming to avoid paying their fair share? We have a real opportunity to close this loophole right now -- but we've got to strike while the iron is hot. With all the scrutiny being paid to this issue while Burger King is in the process of declaring itself a Canadian company, we can push lawmakers to take up the issue. So far, Rep. Steve Stivers hasn't signed on in support of this common-sense idea -- that's why we need people like you take action.60 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Fair Share
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Rep. King: Plug the "Burger King" loopholeRight now, a corporation can dodge billions in taxes just because it buys a company in another country, then claims to be headquartered there. It's known as an "inversion" and it's just another way big companies can avoid paying their fair share. Today it's Burger King, but there are a lot more companies lining up behind them. Last month, public pressure stopped Walgreens from moving abroad. Over the last few weeks, we have put Burger King on notice about their move to Canada. Now it's time we close this loophole all together. It's time to plug this loophole, and stop companies from leaving and forcing the rest of us to pick up the tab. We can't let big corporations continue to dodge taxes with high paid tax lawyers -- everyone should play by the same rules. How can we invest in education or job growth if large, profitable companies are scheming to avoid paying their fair share? We have a real opportunity to close this loophole right now -- but we've got to strike while the iron is hot. With all the scrutiny being paid to this issue while Burger King is in the process of declaring itself a Canadian company, we can push lawmakers to take up the issue. So far, Rep. Steve King hasn't signed on in support of this common-sense idea -- that's why we need people like you take action.69 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Fair Share
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Rep. Coffman: Plug the "Burger King" loopholeRight now, a corporation can dodge billions in taxes just because it buys a company in another country, then claims to be headquartered there. It's known as an "inversion" and it's just another way big companies can avoid paying their fair share. Today it's Burger King, but there are a lot more companies lining up behind them. Last month, public pressure stopped Walgreens from moving abroad. Over the last few weeks, we have put Burger King on notice about their move to Canada. Now it's time we close this loophole all together. It's time to plug this loophole, and stop companies from leaving and forcing the rest of us to pick up the tab. We can't let big corporations continue to dodge taxes with high paid tax lawyers -- everyone should play by the same rules. How can we invest in education or job growth if large, profitable companies are scheming to avoid paying their fair share? We have a real opportunity to close this loophole right now -- but we've got to strike while the iron is hot. With all the scrutiny being paid to this issue while Burger King is in the process of declaring itself a Canadian company, we can push lawmakers to take up the issue. So far, Rep. Mike Coffman hasn't signed on in support of this common-sense idea -- that's why we need people like you take action.76 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sean Garren
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Rep. Joyce: Plug the "Burger King" loopholeRight now, a corporation can dodge billions in taxes just because it buys a company in another country, then claims to be headquartered there. It's known as an "inversion" and it's just another way big companies can avoid paying their fair share. Today it's Burger King, but there are a lot more companies lining up behind them. Last month, public pressure stopped Walgreens from moving abroad. Over the last few weeks, we have put Burger King on notice about their move to Canada. Now it's time we close this loophole all together. It's time to plug this loophole, and stop companies from leaving and forcing the rest of us to pick up the tab. We can't let big corporations continue to dodge taxes with high paid tax lawyers -- everyone should play by the same rules. How can we invest in education or job growth if large, profitable companies are scheming to avoid paying their fair share? We have a real opportunity to close this loophole right now -- but we've got to strike while the iron is hot. With all the scrutiny being paid to this issue while Burger King is in the process of declaring itself a Canadian company, we can push lawmakers to take up the issue. So far, Rep. Dave Joyce hasn't signed on in support of this common-sense idea -- that's why we need people like you take action.65 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sean Garren
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Walt Disney World: Keep families togetherWhile visiting the Florida theme parks with my family I was appalled to learn that WDW's policy for their attractions is such: If a person does not meet the height requirement for an attraction they are not allowed to stand in the queue for that attraction. This includes any aged child. The problem with this restrictive policy is that parents are now forced to be separated from their children. Example situations: A grandparent takes a 4 year old and a 7 year old to an attraction at the Magic Kingdom. The 4 year old is not tall enough to ride but the 7 year old is. The grandparent now has to stay outside the attraction with the younger child and the older child is forced to wait in the line alone or not ride at all. A mom and dad with a 1 year old would like to use the "Child Swap" option at an attraction. The 1 year old is not allowed to be in the queue. The parents must now wait separately. One in line alone, one out side the attraction with the baby. It is unfair to ask children to be separated from their families. It is unfair to ask families to be separated from one another. Walt Disney World, Please reconsider this restrictive policy that puts families in compromised situations!38 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Christina Carter-Halla
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Protect Ohio Taxpayers and Students from Charter School Operator Raided by the FBIWhen Ohio charter schools are closed, taxpayers often have to cover costs. The attorney general’s office recouped only $422,000 of $30 million from failed charter schools. As a spokesperson for the state’s attorney general has said, “The charter school book of business is a very difficult book of business to collect on.” The petition asks state officials to take two steps permitted under Ohio law. First, Section 3314.015 Oversight of sponsors allows the State Board of Education to determine that the Concept sponsors are not complying with the requirement to oversee the schools. The board can then revoke the sponsors’ authority and transfer sponsorship to the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of School Sponsorship. Second, once the Office of School Sponsorship has become the schools’ sponsor, Section 3314.029 Ohio school sponsorship program empowers the Department of Education to require each of the 19 Ohio Concept schools to post a “bond payable to the state or to file with the state superintendent a guarantee, which shall be used to pay the state any moneys owed by the community school in the event the school closes.” Further background information can be found at: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/2014/07/30/fbi-raid-horizon-charter-school-cincinnati/13364593/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/07/charges_of_cheating_and_sexual.html http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/06/21/1217868/-Ohio-School-Bans-African-American-Hairstyles-For-Girls http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/07/15/19-charter-schools-to-be-investigated.html http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3314.015 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3314.029 http://www.nbc4i.com/story/24778722/nbc4-investigates-taxpayers-left-holding-bill-for-charter-schools1,705 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Ohio Federation of Teachers and Cashing in On Kids
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Demand Congressional debate on escalation against ISILI am concerned about the open-ended nature of this action. We need more than the decision by the executive branch before we again commit resources to a military action in the Middle East. The track record of the US in these types of interventions is disastrous, for both the US and the Middle East. It is time the American people through their elected officials become active participants in these decisions.16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Patricia James