According to "The Influence Industry" column by T.W. Farnam in today's Washington Post, "Stan Collender, a leading expert on federal fiscal matters...said the fate of lawmakers salaries in the sequester falls into the gray area and the fact that they are left untouched is likely the result of 'some sort of internal, below the radar decision.'"

I think given current legislation mandating health insurance, that if a person has coverage through COBRA, where we pay the entire premiuim, we should be allowed to keep this plan until we get a new job that offers insurance.

Voter I D bill to requires voter identification of everyone registered to vote in the state of Arkansas

When voting for members of congress, lets send the message that we are tired of your inability to cooperate and get work done. Vote all of them out. Ask for term limits of 8 years and no more life long healthcare or retirement benefits for just serving one term. Like your fellow Americans, you need to work at a job for 20 years before your entitled to benefits.

The citizens of Alabama have the right to either vote up or down on the topic of lottery and gambling; thanks in part to the over imagination of the Alabama Supreme Court and the Attorney General, Luther Strange, the people of Alabama are being subjected over and over again to the political tug of war over something that can be settled once and for all by the people.

My only disposable income is my social security check and any price increases drastically reduce my purchasing power.

Cronic Homelessness is a problem in the District of Columbia

Eliminate taxpayer-funded pension and health insurance benefits for State Legislators.

Under the Affordable Care Act, states will receive 100% funding the first year, to expand medicaid coverage up to 138% of the federal poverty level. However, the Supreme Court ruling made the expansion optional in each state. Gov. Kasich has included the expansion in his budget, with limitations. We demand that the Republican majorities in the General Assembly support the expansion. Thousands of Ohioans need health care now.

It is outrageous that in Alabama, where minimum wage jobs employ most people, that when you go to buy groceries to feed your family, you are paying 9% sales tax. How can food, which you need to exist, be taxed? The average person in Alabama, which is a poor state, is struggling to survive, does not MAKE THE SALERIES OF OUR LEGISLATORS nor have their health benefits, which our tax dollars pay for; just once can they vote on something that would help the average struggling family who is trying to feed their family, then gets slapped in the face buying groceries to feed their famiies! Outrageous!

Alll of the working people in the US will be more severely impacted by the sequester. I run a small manufacturing company and I see how difficult it is for my employees before this cuts.

We, the undersigned people and People For Fairness Coalition, demand that you fund affordable housing to address the housing in the District of Columbia. You should focus the $100 million dollar commitment to the following housing priorities: Expand the Department of Human Services Permanent Supportive Housing Program to serve more people. Target the Local Rent Supplement Program to provide Housing and Support Services to chronically homeless individuals. Increase funding for the Housing Production Trust Fund to produce and preserve affordable housing. Pilot a "Sweat Equity" Program for homeless individuals to provide job training and afforodable housing. Additionally, it is critical that the $7 Million shortfall in the Department of Human Services FY'13 budget is accounted for and providing services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Sincerely,