My mother has worked 25 years for the USPS in the Buffalo area in WNY (Western New York). Hoping to retire after 30 years, she is still treated like a mail carrier half her age and required to work 10-12 hour shifts all because the station she works at has a hiring freeze. The station MUST hire younger mail carriers so that the senior carriers have less of a workload and be able to retire in relatively good health.

This country was not founded so certain people could enjoy more rights than other, including income. people who make more should pay more in taxes than they currently do .

We all suffer in this country from the partisan bickering and entrenched stances taken on either side of political aisle. This petition is an urgent appeal to all elected officials to do whatever it takes to diligently work together for viable solutions to our most pressing issues.

During the last election cycle our homes were inundated with political campaign calls. Most people do not want to receive these calls. People should have an opportunity to put their telephone numbers on a No Call List.

The Emergency Unemployment Compensation program is ending. There are still thousands of unemployed persons who need this assistance until they can find work. These are people like you and me, who have children and loved ones to provide for. Hard working people who have received a bad break. Please join this effort to help by adding your name to this petition. And please share this petition on twitter, facebook, and other social networks.

Sign the “Kids Not Cuts” petition to U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, urging Sen. Landrieu to stand up for America’s kids and working families and to make sure Congress makes the rights choices.

Time is running out for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). If Congress fails to act this year--which could happen if we don't speak out--shelters, hotlines and other critical services could run out of money in the next few months. Earlier this year, a bipartisan majority of Senators passed a VAWA reauthorization bill that would have expanded protections to some of the most vulnerable communities, including LGBT, immigrant and Native American populations. Conservatives in the House not only blocked it--they took the unprecedented step of rolling back protections that have been on the books for years. Now conservatives in the House are facing increased pressure to do the right thing and vote on the Senate version. Can you tell Congress to pass the expanded Violence Against Women Act right away?

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On December 6th at 6:30pm a meeting will be held at the Charlestown KofC to to see if the underpasses,on Rutherford Ave should remain or be removed, and the city officials want to hear how the people in Charlestown feel about the surface option or keeping the underpasses. I remain firm to keeping the Sullivan Square underpass in place to alleviate some of this traffic congestion.

Fluoride in tapwater is a waste by-product of the aluminum and fertilizer industry. It is a basic ingred. in rat poisons and Sarin nerve gas. It increases the risk of bone fractures in elderly, lowers IQ in children. Harvard study found fluoride contributes to rare bone cancer in boys. 97% of Europe has rejected fluoridated water due to known health risks, and it was classified as compulsory medication [unlawful] and therefore violated fundamental humane rights.In 2010 Time mag.listed fluoride as one of the top ten household toxins and described it as both "neurotoxic and potentially tumorigenic if swallowed". Read the back of your toothpaste tube....It says "call poison control if swallowed"...How much do your children swallow when they brush? We are being systematically poisoned. This must end. Educate yourselves about fluoride!!!!!

The rate on school loans is set to double to 6.8% unless Congress acts to extend the lower rate for another year or two. Even 3.4% is too high, when the cost of other loans is lower, it isn't right that school loans cost so much.

Marijuana convictions are mockery of our justice system. Let these people go! Pardon all non-violent marijuana offenders.