Free Trade agreements have already lost jobs, shuttered plants and hollowed out Maine's communities. The last thing we need is another trade deal that limits ability to safeguard the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. We don't need any free trade agreements; we need fair trade agreements.

I work hard and deseve to have my birthday be a holiday.

The American and global economies cannot afford the continued shutdown of the federal government or for the U.S. Treasury to stop paying its bills and go into default. For too long, we have relied upon the threat of ‘fiscal cliffs’ to bring about bipartisan budget solutions. This has led to economic uncertainty, hurt families and communities that rely on government programs, and decreased America’s credit rating. Rep. Wolf (VA-10), Rep. Rigell (VA-2), Rep. Forbes (VA-4) and Rep. Wittman (VA-1) have publicly supported the Senate's clean continuing resolution, and we thank them, but statements simply aren't enough when families are going hungry. We need VA to be a leader on this issue and end this shutdown!

The 113th Congress of The United States is the most mishandled, dysfunctional Congress we have had to suffer under. Unlike previous Congresses where Party Politics have caused aggravation or mistrust, this Congress takes us past the line towards real and tangible harm towards the Credibility, and most importantly, the Credit Worthiness of the United States. We are in real danger, for the first time in History, to default on our debt which will cause economic downturns not only at home but abroad sending us back into a Great Depression.

The shutdown must be ended immediately.

I noticed a lot of students wanting to join a volleyball team. When we found out there wasn't one at our school we were shocked that our sport savvy school didn't have a team. Volleyball is a fun sport that has been growing quite popular lately. Many students, including students who usually don't join school sports, have taken an interest in trying out.

The government shutdown has been going on for a week already. Over 150,000 Texans have been put out of work. Small businesses loans are being delayed, social security checks for new seniors and veterans benefits are being delayed, and again, it's not the fault of seniors or those who have risked their lives for our country that brought us to this tragic outcome. For Texas, and for America, it's time congress votes for a clean continuing resolution and it's time we end the government shutdown.

The politicians have no right threaten to destroy the USA.

In order to make the case for privatizing our existing Medicaid system, and justify not expanding it to cover an additional 500,000 North Carolinians, McCrory's administration altered audit responses in order to achieve an inaccurate outcome. They then used these inaccurate findings to tell lies about the inefficiency of North Carolinian's system and characterize it as "broken", when nothing could not have been further from the truth. We think it's time for Governor McCrory and DHHS Secretary Wos to stop lying to the taxpayers of North Carolina and come clean about the cost of our Medicaid system. McCrory knows that administrative costs of the Medicaid program are not 30 percent higher than other states, but he keeps saying it anyway. Wos knows it too. This is the Governor's one chance to tell the truth. It's a matter of trust, Governor, and right now the only thing that is "broken" seems to be your reputation.

A small faction of House Republicans funded by the Kochs are conspiring to destroy the government of the USA by blocking enforcement of the ACA and demanding other harmful concessions. They should be charged accordingly.

This town doesn't need 5 cops or a photo ticket radar. Using the police force to collect funds ruins peoples faith in the role of an officer.

Government officials are not above the rules of conduct or the laws of these United States. Speaker Boehner and Representative Cruz have conspired to hinder the government within the definition of sedition and the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution, and must be held accountable.