To establish the; California State Central Bank

Any single mom out there knows how important it is to get an education to provide the best life for her children. The sad news is - most who live check to check and can barely pay bills cannot afford to pay loans back. Many like myself have even stopped applying for more because of the old debt that already haunts them. I'm moving for a bill to help single moms student debt to be significantly reduced or forgiven so we can focus on bettering our future and our children's! Even if you aren't a single mom or a mom at all - please help us. Education should not Keep us depressed or in fear but enable us to personal power! Thanks!

The reform of AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), which later became known as TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), is approaching Two decades and the outcome and statistics illustrates the cycle of poverty remains, or worsen. The primary basis to the Welfare Reform in 1996 was to get individuals off of governmental assistance through low-wage, part-time employment; not aimed at reducing poverty.

I am an American Voting Tax payer Imported glass pipes made inSweat shops overseas have brought the value of my work down drastically this would help level the field and also help the United States Coffers too.

I have an ex boss who refuses to pay me the wages that he owes. There is no redress in the state of Florida. The only avenue available is Small Claims Court. I feel the State should offer some assistance when this happens.

Public schools in Philadelphia, Pa are being decimated: they are closing, and essential services are being cut. For example, at the Roxborough High School in Roxborough, Pa. most of the teachers are being terminated to save money along with all arts/music & athletic programs. My son tells me that he was told that there will be only three teachers per grade next year- three to teach all subjects to 150 students!!! That is outrageous! SAVE PUBLIC EDUCATION!!

As America Becomes the top oil producer. Shouldn't gas become less expensive for Americans. How are Americans able to live their daily lives and be productive citizens when you can't afford to go to work or dirve your child to school.

Calling all citizens, visitors and Key West enthusiasts. The most cherished peak in Key West is under threat of demolition. The Top of La Concha hotel, an icon since the 20s and modern day sunset Mecca, is scheduled to become a customer only spa!

This facility is located in the center of a residential neighborhood, and the additional traffic late at night by people that have been drinking is a detriment to our neighborhood and community. This facility, calling itself a "music venue" is simply a night club/honky tonk featuring live local bands and the service of alcohol and brown bagging of alcohol. This type of facility is not conducive to a residential area. There are additional environmental quality issues with the interior of the building that need to be addressed.

Gaining employment in Philadelphia; Experience / job mandate requirements; over looks the work history; for experience in the particular field. .

Currently, Social Security contributions are only assessed on earnings up to $100, 000. This petition seeks to end the $100, 000 cap salary cap on social security contributions.

Government by the people is increasingly under attack by big money in politics and corporate constitutional rights, and only an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can fix the problem. Several amendments have been proposed in the House to address these issues, including H.J.RES.20 and H.J.RES.21 proposed by Congressmen McGovern [MA-2] as well as H.J.RES.29 proposed by Congressman Rick Nolan [MN-8]. However, similar amendments have not been proposed in the Senate. Supreme Court decisions have unleashed an avalanche of money in our elections that shapes the public dialogue, greatly influences who will run for and win elected office, and makes our elected representatives increasingly beholden to the biggest donors rather than to the voters. To make matters worse, the Court has used the assertion that corporations have constitutional rights to strike down hundreds of local, state, and federal laws protecting our democracy, our health, and our safety. For example: The Court overturned a law banning corporate funding of ballot question campaigns; nullified state laws requiring the food industry to disclose all of the ingredients in our foods; and prevented our communities from banning cigarette advertising near schools in the name of “corporate free speech.” But corporations are not people. Only a constitutional amendment can undo these threats to self-government and ensure that government works for us—not just for corporations and wealthy interests. A constitutional amendment will protect sensible campaign finance laws as well as safeguard laws that keep us safe and healthy. The Massachusetts Senate delegation should lead on this issue by sponsoring the first constitutional amendment in the Senate that addresses both unlimited spending in elections and corporate constitutional rights. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people depends on it. For information about the Democracy Amendment Coalition of Massachusetts (DACMA) and the constitutional amendment movement in Massachusetts, visit www.DemocracyAmendmentMass.org.