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Since Newtown, as of March 10, 2,574 people have been killed by guns in the US - almost 92 times as many as died at Newtown! The PLUS-15 Rule will reduce gun violence nationally, and it is likely to have broad, bipartisan political support, too. Help to significantly reduce gun violence in America. Sign the petition and support the PLUS-15 Rule.

Republicans are attacking teachers and unions by charging excessive taxes and fees. They're public employees too and should be subject to the same percentages.

Allow working folks to live with honor

Alabama's national and state parks are now a target of the oil and gas industry. Hydraulic Fracture or "Fracking" poses a real threat to private property values and clean drinking water sources. If you are concerned, please sign this Petition and get involved now before the industry does harm as is documented in other states.

House Bill 512, which allows weapons on college campuses, in places of worship, and in bars, passed the Georgia House of Representatives with overwhelming support last week. As a college professor and a minister, I find this terrifying. The Georgia University System as a whole opposes this legislation, but the House supported a few students at urban campuses who feel unsafe and want to carry weapons. Georgia Senate and Governor Deal: fund increased security on these campuses. Don't endanger everyone in the most emotional and/or alcohol soaked places in the state!

UNJUST TERMINATION BY MTA AFTER OVER 14 YEARS OF SERVICE. THE MTA DID NOT FOLLOW THEIR OWN POLICIES.

You never own anything taxed,you just pay rent to the government ! I feel this should be abolished,at least on our primary home.We are taxed to death on every thing,and see little or no benefit except the swollen pocket books of our elected officials on both sides.The good folks of North Carolina needs help,and this is a start. Sign on if you TRULY want to OWN your home.

Sadly, Rep. David Knight House Bill 399 to undermine the taxing authority of the Clayton County government has passed the house and is making its way to the senate. If this bill becomes law it means a loss of $15 million in revenue that fund our schools. It will bleed our educational system and further stagnant our economic recovery. We must make defeating this bill our top priority.

IT'S TIME TO END DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING AND IN THE WORK FORCE AGAINST THE LGBT COMMUNITY.

Sadly, Rep. David Knight from Griffin, Georgia has introduced House Bill 399 to undermine the taxing authority of the Clayton County government to collect taxes from vendors who lease space at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The airport is located in Clayton which is why the tax code is now being rigged to accomplish this scheme. If this bill becomes law it means a loss of $15 million in revenue that fund our schools. It will bleed our educational system and further stagnant our economic recovery. We must make defeating this bill our top priority.

The decision as to whether to accept Medicaid assistance from the federal government is being considered by the Florida House, whose leader opposes it along party lines. The governor, Rick Scott who has refused it for several years, now is in favor of providing Medicaid expansion. Economic conditions caused by unregulated government policies and wasteful spending have caused severe financial hardships for hard working people who paid taxes that have provided this funding. Health care costs have skyrocketed! This Medicaid funding is desperately needed for thousands of Floridians. This is not a "party" issue, it is making a humane decision for persons who elected these officials and have provided the money to help themselves and others at a period of extreme need. It is time to serve the people and not special interest groups who elect officials.