Obamacare has already slammed seniors that have been carrying Medicare Advantage Plans by almost doubling premiums, increasing co-pays and in some cases quadrupling deductibles up ward of $2,500 per year. Most seniors can barely pay their property taxes and are losing their homes and leaving themselves with no where to go. Social Security on the other hand has not kept pace with inflation for years as energy and food costs are totally ignored when calculating the yearly COLA. Just like everyone else's food and energy costs go up - seniors and the disabled are also paying $4.00 a gallon for gas and we're getting the smaller boxes and cans at the grocery store just like everyone else. Property taxes have been increasing by double digits since the financial crisis, last year alone took an extra 18% to cover the taxes which in York County are some of the highest in the state of PA. For a house worth $100,000 which isn't much you'll pay around $4,000 a year, about $335 a month. The average Social Security check is about $14,232 a year or $1,186 a month less the property taxes of $335 and about $170 a month for Medicare premiums leaving roughly $666 a month to pay all the other bills, food, doctors, medications, utilities, car insurance, homeowners insurance, etc. Figure $100+ for heating or cooling and $150 for communications (TV, phone, internet) forget the smart phone because there's only $416 left to live on for the month or $14 per day and we still haven't paid all the bills for the month. Does that sound survivable to anyone? And Obama has already indicated his desire to cut the social programs. We must say NO NOW and we must say it LOUD! Not only do we have huge increasing expenses for medical care but our monthly Social Security checks ARE NOT COVERING OUR EXPENSES. Does Obama want to create a new criminal? The Senior Swindler that has to go out and steal other people's money to save themselves? Is this really how we want our seniors to live?

Governor Kasich sent back 400 million for a startup passenger train connecting Ohio cities. Sending the money back was a tragic mistake for Ohio. Those trains would have created new jobs and gave Ohioans another method of travel! We need new money to be allocated towards starting a passenger rail system in Ohio!

Workers that do not have the ability to join a union for representation should not be subject to "At will" employment arrangements. All workers, including but not limited to employees, contractors, and temporary workers have the right to: 1) at minimum; two weeks notice with reason for termination, prior to termination from payroll 2) the most current financial statement; including income and profit 3) first 'right of refusal' of any returning employment opportunities 4) not to be used as 'financial adjustment' "variable" due negligent planning by officers/executive management Unless violation of 'code of conduct' warrants immediate termination

Minimum wage is the lowest amount a employer may pay a employee, or lowest price a worker may sell their service. Currently it is $7.25, which i feel should be raised. I feel that raising it maybe half a dollar, or a dollar at the most could boost the economy, especially for the workers of large companies, like wal-mart or McDonald's.

My mother in law is suffering from stage III colon cancer. Due to chemo and radiation, she is constantly nauseous and has a very hard time eating. Having access to medical marijuana will greatly ease her pain and suffering while she battles this disease,

As senator Patty Murray advocates, let us ALL pull our weight for the country and advocate letting the tax cuts expire. Then, during the year it takes for this to have any real effect...HOLD THE REPUBLICAN HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS RESPONSIBLE WHO VOTE AGAINST NEW LEGISLATION THEY WILL HAVE TO PASS EARLY NEXT YEAR TO CUT THE TAX RATES FOR EVERYONE EARNING UNDER 250,000 DOLLARS A YEAR. TELL THEM: JUST SAY NO TO RAISING TAXES ON THE MIDDLE CLASS!!

Wisconsin is one of nine states that allow voters to register at their polling place on the day of the election, and that's often credited with helping make Wisconsin's voting rate one of the highest in the country. Since the Nov. 6, 2012 election, both Walker and incoming Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) have said they're considering ending the practice, which goes back to 1976 in the state. There are no evidence or facts as to why this existing Wisconsin 1976 rule should be changed.

"Your apparent haggling over, what appear to be, baseless trumped-up issues related to such matters as Susan Rice's replacement and confirmation as Secretary of State is both unprofessional and counterproductive. Our national security should be our legislator's top priority."

Billions of dollars were spent on television ads in Las Vegas alone. This money was completely WASTED. Our schools are suffering and people go hungry and jobless while depending on welfare. That money could have been used for programs to help us build a better community. I think a national law should be passed to limit campaign contributions and advertising. The ads are ridiculous propaganda. THis should not be allowed to continue when we all know that it is wrong. Lets force politicans to actually DEBATE and EXPLAIN their positions with a series of national televised debates instead of wasting billions of dollars in ads. It is time for us to make a change in our failing political system. Instead of signing 'no new tax pledges', politicans should sign a " no more than 250,000 spent on advertising" pledge.

We’ve been coming at our massive traffic problem all wrong. The freeways keep getting bigger, yet the traffic in and around Los Angeles remains abysmal. Wasting billions of dollars researching SoCal’s traffic problem has failed. Spending millions expanding our roads and freeways has failed. Billions wasted talking about train systems has failed. Our existing infrastructure already provides the solution to our traffic problems, as well as environmental and budget difficulties too. We need to implement a smart, efficient and advanced rail system down the middle of every freeway and major road. It will be completely powered by solar energy and riders will pay for the project when they purchase tickets, unlike freeway expansions, which is tax-payer money out the window. This modern rail system will be safe, clean and connected allowing riders to smoothly switch routes at any intersection. This will reduce traffic, pollution and be a model for other cities around the world. Imagine 50% fewer cars on the road and happier commuters, shoppers and travelers. Imagine relaxing on a WiFi-enabled rail system as you commute from the Santa Monica to Downtown, from the Valley to Century City, or from Irvine to Hollywood. The bus system cannot solve this issue, as buses sit in traffic with everyone else. This rail network will be incredibly efficient and, most importantly, beautiful. SIGN IT IF YOU'D RIDE IT! Sign your name below to say “I want this affordable, efficient, traffic-free, environmentally-friendly and beautifully modern train to travel and commute in and around Los Angeles on our existing major roads and freeways.”

We are paying billions to third party businesses. All prisons visits should be paid under a payment plan designated and monitored by the state and federal government. Stop these Manage Care Companies for bidding on these jobs. Tax payers are triple paying for these services...Yes,I knw...worked in the business

From what I have heard, General Petraeus is an exceptional general, and as such, it is in the best interests of all of us in the country to have him working for us. Let's not let his personal issues remove him from service he is willing to provide for our country.