My son Jacob has been diagnosed with extreme anxiety most likely due to Atypical Autism (PDD-NOS), ADD and/or Tic Disorder. He has been a "special needs" child since he was about 3 years old. Our medical insurance companies, Emblem Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield, have both denied him coverage for I.V. Sedation in the hospital to get his cavities fixed (2 cavities being really bad now). Her has been to 3 different pediatric dentists, with more than 7 office visits, has been under the nitrous oxide, and no one has been able to complete any of the dental procedures, due to my son's extreme anxiety, and also due to his sensory processing disorder, which is a symptom of the PDD-NOS. It has been strongly suggested not only by his pediatric dentists, but by his behaviorist and pediatrician as well, that for my son's best interest he should be put under I.V. sedation in an outpatient room in a hospital in order to complete all of the dental work that needs to be done! I think that all medical insurance companies should be mandated to cover this, so that my son isn't scarred for life by being held down in a dental jacket while he screams in a dental chair, scared out of his mind!! Please help me by signing this petition! I am sure there are a lot of mothers going trough this, and who cannot afford a $10,000 hospital bill! If I cannot help my child, I hope to help other families going through the same situation.

Breast pumps are recommended by pediatricians and lactation consultants, not only as a way to increase milk supply, but to bottle feed breast milk to babies for working mothers. The advantages to breast feeding are well-known and if a mother chooses to breastfeed her baby, she should be able to using resources such as an effective breast pump. The harm that the defective Ameda breast pump has caused includes but is not limited to the following: physical stress to the mother's breast, low if any output, psychological stress, failure for her baby to thrive, the introduction of supplemental formula or solid foods before the mother wants to do so, increased financial burden for means to increase milk supply including doctor's appointments, vitamins, and other resources for the mother and the child, missed work due to inability to pump breast milk, and more.

To cure the injustice created by a scorned x-wife and reunite kids who miss their dad, Marc Fishman.

My Gainesville-raised children were removed from me - deemed fit by the judge and placed with their father, who was ordered in the past to take anger management classes. The children, ages 8 and 11 have both said they wish to stay with their mother, but were not given the opportunity to testify. The case is yet another example of the courts taking sides over alleged - but unproven - accusations of parental alienation. Tell the state's family courts why custody decisions should be made in the best interest of our children.

I am starting this petition because we could be spending our money on creating jobs for our people instead of spending money on the Middle East, which will never be at peace. So stop being involved in the Middle East.

The electrical power grid is vulnerable to prolonged and catastrophic collapse due to terrorism by nuclear weapon generated electromagnetic pulse (EMP), cyber attack, and physical attack, or from EMP power surge from solar flare CME. Without electrical power possibly for years, Americans will be denied access to food, water, communications, transportation, gas and oil, health services, government, banking, etc., as outlined in the 2008 EMP Commission report to Congress, a catastrophe for our nation. Passage of HR Bill 4298 will bring protection to the power grid and its electrically dependent infrastructures vital to our nation's survival.

It is not too late! The town council in a 5 to 0 vote on June 12th approved the East Greenbush site for a casino, despite a large majority of the community loudly voicing opposition .The fix is in, but we can still do something. A casino will be a disaster for our community . We need to let our voices be heard before it is too late!!!

I've seen the devastating effects these birds have on our local lakes. During this time the DNR has stood by while local people have asked for their help before the lakes are severely hurt. The DNR has stated that these birds have yet to have an ill effect on our area, but those of us who fish and live in this area are seeing things differently. Our little lakes are being burdened at a rate that's 27 times higher than sustainable levels set by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Services for other lakes in Minnesota. The cormorant and pelican population are responsible for consuming 1.9 million pounds of fish from Meeker County lakes yearly. In 2005 the DNR stepped in on Leech Lake; the program has had great success. Leech Lake wasn't nearly as over populated as our area. I believe our area lakes are just as important as any other. It's time for the DNR to be proactive. Why do we have to let our lakes be seriously hurt before they act? Is it really necessary to allow game fish levels to drop to a point that's costly and takes years to fix before the DNR takes action?

Gun violence in the U.S. and in Oregon is out of control. We the people must stand up to the NRA lobbyists and demand action of our elected officials to improve public safety.

Our GA shelters are over run with unwanted kittens and puppies (and adult dogs and cats) . Making it mandatory to all Ga residents to spay/neuter their pets will eliminate unwanted puppies and kittens in over crowded shelters. Helping to end euthanization of animals.

The city of San Francisco is being bought out by big business and it's coming to your front door. If this pilot program is successful 900 private parking spots will be for the exclusive use of City Car Share, Zipcar and Getaround. No neighborhood is exempt. NO PUBLIC SPACE FOR PRIVATE USE

Also consider calling the Arlington County Board: 703 - 228 - 3130 -------- B.M. Smith and Associates have submitted plans to Arlington County to build a new six-story luxury apartment building. This new building would demolish a strip of retail establishments, with the Rappahanock Coffee shop being included. In recent years the Penrose community of Arlington, Virginia has seen a number of luxury apartments built and none of them are even near capacity. Meanwhile, the need for affordable housing has been ignored thus forcing people out of the area and possibly the county itself. Rappahanock Coffee is one of the few remaining communal spaces in the area. Furthermore, it exists as an independent coffee shop at a time when chains like Starbucks overrun communities. For the people who come here, the Rappahanock Coffee shop provides more than just a cup of coffee. As an article in the Columbus Underground mentions: “Independent coffee shops take on the character of their communities and cater to the needs of community members,” says Greg Ubert, President of Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. “A great coffee shop becomes a hub for social interaction, and all kinds of great things can happen as a result of these interactions. People feel more connected and less stressed, friendships are formed and strengthened, community problems are solved, and business deals are struck.”1 If you believe that a community as a whole, and not just business interests should have a say in how development is handled, then I urge you to sign. --- 1: Evans, Walker. "The Important Role of Coffee Shops in Neighborhood Development" Columbus Underground. http://www.columbusunderground.com/the-important-role-of-coffee-shops-in-neighborhood-development