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Get Rid Of TMZThere's a huge difference between posting news stories and straight up bullying someone. Especially if they're already at an all time low. For instance, Justin Bieber, TMZ is hurting an already depressed person and if he does anything or takes his own life TMZ can be charged for it, so why not stop it now so their harassing doesn't go any further?313 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Megan
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require testing newborns for KrabbesI am new to Krabbes. Someone my father knows her granddaughter just passed away this jan 2014. Evalina Gonzalez was 2 years old and suffered so much. Even when they took her off life support she gave her best and lived three weeks more over the holidays. Evalina tried so why cant we in her memory. A young single mother at 23 shouldnt have to be alone fighting for her daughter when they have no cure. A simple test could have given her daughter a chance to live with less complications. This is a reason why we need to use our voice and speak on behalf of those who are no longer here. With your help make this possible. Dont be the next person left to fight for your child alone.138 of 200 SignaturesCreated by christine pagsanhan
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Ask Erie County Council to NOT GUARANTEE the financing of a publicly funded hotel on Erie's Bayfr...As we are sure you have been reading about in the news, Erie County Council has been asked to consider an Ordinance guaranteeing upwards of $35 million worth of bonds to be issued by Erie County Convention Center Authority to fund the construction of a hotel at the Bayfront Convention Center. In addition, it is important to note that the county has already guaranteed the initial $100 Million Dollar investment for the development of the Convention Center and the Sheraton Hotel. County Council’s action on this matter is imminent and we ask that you take a moment to consider whether this guarantee is in Erie County’s best interests. While the initial investment was controversial, and remains so now as the Sheraton doesn’t pay any property, county, or city taxes, the investment the public made has helped create a demand on the Bayfront for additional retail, entertainment and hotel facilities. Quite simply, the government has done its job. It has created an environment that now makes it attractive for private developers to continue to develop the Bayfront. Now, the Scott family, the largest hospitality developer in Erie County, with a proven track record is proposing a $150 Million Dollar Harbor Place project. This development includes entertainment, retail, office, residential, and the very hotels the Authority is looking for. Also, it is important to note that a privately developed hotel would pay taxes, and the proposed publicly funded hotel would not. In fact, upon completion Harbor Place development would pay approximately $4.8 Million dollars in taxes yearly. Now it is time for private developers, not government, to continue to develop the Bayfront. If the 200 room publicly funded hotel is approved, Harbor Place development will be in jeopardy. The county tax payers should not have to take on the burden of financing another hotel, when a private developer is ready to take this on. I ask County Council to NOT GUARANTEE the financing of a publicly funded hotel on Erie's Bayfront.189 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Megan DeMarco
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Corps of Engineers: Study the Bluegrass PipelineMore than 20% of the country's population depends on the Ohio, Kentucky, and Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries for vital water supplies. Safeguarding these resources is essential to the lives and livelihoods of millions of people from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. Thorough analysis of routing alternatives and of the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the proposed “Bluegrass Pipeline” project is essential to protecting the public and land, air, and water resources from adverse effects of the construction and re-purposing of pipelines for this project. We, the undersigned, request that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, undertake a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for the entire Bluegrass Pipeline project, ranging from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. We also request that the applicants Williams Companies, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP, and the Bluegrass Pipeline LLC be directed to refrain from engaging in any actions, including easement acquisition, that would prejudicially commit resources to one route prior to the conclusion of the analysis of impacts of alternatives (including no action).648 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Corlia Logsdon
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Dick Durbin: Clemency for Jack Wells-15260-026The father of my child is serving life in federal prison for marijuana charges. He has four children who need him home. He is a non violent offender serving more time then a violent offender. I believe he is a good candidate for clemency.767 of 800 SignaturesCreated by sarah
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Restore unemployment benefits to seasonal workersI earned $22.68 too much in my high quarter to qualify for unemployment this winter and there are others who were affected with even lower amounts. As a Construction Inspector, I am required to work as the contractors do , sometimes putting in 60 to 80 hours a week in the "good weather" months, I have worked in the off season as an on call person for occasional tasks , but not enough to sustain my family. I along with others in the construction/seasonal fields sacrifice time with family, must pay for a lot of expenses on the road and feel this is a targeting of one specific group to lower the amount of people who collect unemployment when laid off through no fault of their own.1,044 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by frederick sopic
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Rep. Scott Tipton Please Support Voting RightsThe Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Tipton should support this effort by cosponsoring, voting and fighting for a strong bill1,066 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Richard Podlesnik
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Stop Celebrity Boxing Match of Zimmerman vs The GameThis match If allowed to occur will offer some sick form of justice for Trayvon Martin, and also offer George Zimmerman more financial gain from a child that he killed, again this is not justice for the Martin family it's a insult.31 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Rocky Ford
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Don't let the Legislature slash funding for libraries!Pima County's public libraries are vital connections to information and community. House Bill 2379 would end services like satellite libraries, weekend hours, and libraries in jails and juvenile detention - as well as dozens of full time jobs! Make sure the State Legislature knows you want the libraries open.5,962 of 6,000 SignaturesCreated by Sam Martin
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Mr President and First Lady Obama, please read Shalefield Stories.There are hundreds of families living without potable water in PA for over 4 years. Our mission is to STOP all hydraulic slick water hydrofracking and correct the problems it has caused. Shalefield Stories educates the public as to what people living near drilling have had to deal with across the US.973 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Briget Shields
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Stop the Keystone PipelineOur sacred national properties are at risk. The environment is also going to be adversely affected. Farmlands, water, and climate are at risk.137 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Susan Mathews
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Bring The Brown Children HomeSubject: Bring The Brown Children Home Hi, Despite our best and relentless efforts to adopt and reintegrate my grandchildren back with this family the State of Kansas is trying to steal my grandchildren (niece and nephews) without regards for us. A Facebook pages has been created to bring awareness and to shed light on their lies and system manipulation antics. Thanks!81 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Beverly Smith