Tell Beahner and McCannel to stop playing politics with the economy and Americans. They should get to work now!

The average American wages for 2009 was $40,711.61/yr. This has gone up a couple thousand.

Why is congress even considering cuts to Medicare? The taxes have already been paid to support it. If the top 1% or 6% have a lower rate than middle and low income Americans, they should pay at least as much.

The Florida governor and legislature are now petitioning for an extension to get a healthcare exchange set up in Florida. It is becoming very clear to a number of watch dog organizations that their intention is not to help the citizens of Florida but to set up an exchange that will fail. They can then use this as leverage in an attempt to have Obamacare repealed.

During the recent 2012 election, our Florida citizens stood in extremely long lines (5-8 hours). The United States of America has too many resources to allow this atrocity to occur again. We need the law to be fair for all; not the few. Stop voter suppression! We are people; not red and blue!

The US uses 25% of the world's natural resources but our recycling rate nationally is deplorable. We can do better and be the example fr our children and the rest of the world. By having a deposit in and and bottles, people will be encouraged to recycle and our public places will be free of this sort of debris, as there will be a financial incentive for people to pick up this 'trash.'

Making Our Elected Officials, remain the session, continuing to work on and solve This Fiscal Cliff Dilemma, I cannot afford a TAX INCREASE. RAISE the TAXES On all people who make more than $250,00.00 Not The Middle Class and The Poor. Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. I and Millions upon Millions of American People Pay into the system each and every month and the Government Stole Our Money and Must replace it.

The middle class needs the help, not the rich !!

My name is Tyree Johnson, and after working at McDonald’s for 20 years, I still make minimum wage. I’m not a teenager working for extra cash—and neither are most of my coworkers. Today most low-wage workers are adults, many with families that depend on the income from these jobs to keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table. The reality is that most jobs created since the recession have been low-wage jobs. And they’re here to stay, because food service, retail, and healthcare jobs can’t be outsourced to China or Bangladesh. So if we want to create a strong economy and rebuild the middle class, we have to make sure workers in these growing industries—workers like me—earn enough to support our families. And $8.25 an hour, the minimum wage in Illinois, just isn’t enough to live on. In fact, the minimum wage would be over $20/hour if it had kept up with inflation and rising productivity That’s why I’m joining with food and retail employees at stores on the Magnificent Mile and throughout Chicago to win $15/hour and the right to form a union without interference. We call it the Fight for 15. We’re standing together because we believe that when you work for some of the wealthiest corporations in America, you shouldn’t have to rely on public assistance programs just to afford the basics. We believe that when you put in fair day’s work, you should get a fair day’s pay. Working full-time at $15 an hour means $30,000 a year. That sum will allow us to stand on our own and help support our families. It’s enough to get workers like me to spend more at local businesses and spur the city’s economy. And it means Chicago taxpayers won’t have to make up the difference when profitable companies don’t pay us enough to make ends meet and we’re forced to rely on public assistance. There’s so much at stake for our city, and we can’t do it without you. Will you sign this petition in support of our campaign for fair pay and the right to join a union without intimidation?

This TPT agreement is soon to be signed by President Obama without the public's full knowledge. This agreement contains provisions which seriously sacrifice the laws of the US in favor of multi-national corporations. This has been described as NAFTA on steroids! The public must be made aware of this horrific "throwing us under the bus". It has been negotiated in secret and will negatively impact us all.

We want our Lawmakers to lead by example. When they demand sacrifices to the American people they should be the first ones feeling the consequences.

If Marijuana was legalized in Florida, it could be taxed and it would help the State balance it's budget. Marijuana is not an addictive drug, nor does it lead to worse drugs. Marijuana doesn't hurt you like tobacco or Alcohol.