13 banks did not place foreclosure victims in correct categories according to the Independent Foreclosure Review Remediation framework. Compensation amounts received beginning April 12th did not match the categories for individuals. We demand that banks send out supplement checks to those that requested reviews!

Every week, citizens are flooded with completely unnecessary and wasteful paper mail. I, myself have simply stopped opening paper mail, and instead throw the envelopes directly into the recycling bin. In the year 2013, there is no reason to waste paper and demolish trees by sending paper mail. Government entities and private companies will save thousands if not millions of dollars simply by emailing any pertinent information to the recipient. Only very few companies allow citizens to opt out of paper mail and choose to be contacted by email. I propose that the use of paper mail for the purpose of information delivery be entirely abolished and replaced by information delivery via email. Even items such as DMV registration stickers can be printed online with a password instead of being sent by paper mail. Utilization the free, simple technology of information exchange via email is environmentally responsible, undeniably fiscally advantageous, and saves citizens from wasting time opening or simply throwing away stacks of unopened and unnecessary paper mail. This changeover is also advantageous to those that are sight impaired, as their computers can read messages aloud through voice programs, whereas this is not possible with a piece of paper. Those who cannot afford computers, cannot type or navigate a computer could be offered financial assistance, free training classes, or an "opt in" to the paper mail alternative. Furthermore, citizens should not be held liable for any information sent to them via paper mail that is not received or opened. Information should only be sent via email and recipients should only be responsible for responding to information sent via email. There is no reason to continue to use an outdated, expensive, environmentally wasteful and less reliable paper mail system when the technology of instant communication and trackable messages can be sent by email. Save the environment, save money, and save time by stopping paper mail.

People have paid into the fund most of their lives and the monies have been spent on other things like war and now they want to take your funds away and continue the tax deduction...

Republicans and Democrats get pay hikes, but the public suffers while they bicker back and forth and nothing gets done.

The funding of Social Security can be enhanced and at the same time those who receive Social Security income can benefit. Social Security should let recipients have an advance equal to or less than one month of their Social Security income at a flat 5% fee. This should be repaid thru deductions in 10 months or less at no more than 10% of the total amount per month. The advance must be repaid in full before another can be given. No credit check is necessary and a request for the advance should be enough.

I have recently started a new job after having left my current for better pay. My new employer does not offer paid sick time off from work. Neither did my former employer. All Americans deserve time off with pay if they are sick. No one should have to worry about not being able to pay their bills if they miss work due to illness.

Making sure that public funding for educational improvement is more responsible and effective. Today, much spending is made and little or no review is done to insure that recipients are made accountable for fulfilling their promises through strict post-completion reviews. Many recipients therefore learn to play successful approval routines repeatedly, while never showing real change promised. This has grave, long-term consequences that hinder our ability to prepare our children, and our nation.

SoCal Gas seeks amendments to the Santa Barbara County Code (Coastal Zoning Ordinance) in order to directionally drill 4 natural gas wells at their aging Goleta gas storage facility on the California coast. The drilling locations are in close proximity to a wildlife rich tidal slough, 200 space mobile home park, major airport, recreational beach and state university (UCSB). SoCal Gas has already paid for structural supports for two homes in the park due to gas compressor vibrations. What could happen during and after drilling?

The new flight path over Woburn, MA, is very upsetting to us!! The low flying jet planes are going overhead every 50 seconds. Please do not allow this to go on!!! We don't live at the airport!

My whole family, friends and their family and friends are and have been affected by the corruption which exists all all levels of our state and local govt. Please fix it. <3~Debra Killian. :)

We all know our highways need consistent maintenance. We're doing our best by buying green cars, carpooling and using the bus. Still, too many commuters are clogging the roads with little consequence. Report your mileage at registration time and pay taxes based on your mileage. Less driving equals less taxes. More driving, more tax. You get what you pay for.

As a above-average label-reader I started noticing last winter that every can of kidney beans in our grocery stores has sugar added. I made chili and bean salads for many years and my mother did before me without sugar in the kidney beans ! With health authorities telling us we eat too much sugar, I want big agriculture/ processing companies to stop adding sugar to every product on the store shelves !!