Usually we ask our representatives to take some concrete action on a specific issue, however, this petition is about asking our Congressman to evolve as a leader. We have all been profoundly affected by Republicans who have eschewed sound policy judgment in favor of political posturing. Without a change in perspective and attitude, the same obstructionist mentality will prevent meaningful action out of Congress! In the wake of the Presidential election, we must urge Frelinghuysen make a shift in his understanding - this is imperative for the country and won't hurt him either! Our 11th district is a new one and we have the numbers to give him a strong incentive, to make a change.

Gridlock congress serves no one. Congress members should only get paid if they pass substantive laws.

I am so irritated that John Boehner is refusing to consider making his millionaire buddies pay more in taxes, that I propose letting the tax cuts expire! If a household that brings in less than 75,000 a year can make ends meet without the tax cut, I know they can!

The hand outs are being given to the rich with tax loops, hiding funds and establishing companies in other countries without paying their share. This is the wealthy welfare for the rich. More of our tax dollars are being wasted by providing access to more money that isn't been utilized in this country. They support policies to make them richer, and break the essence back of the working class, middle class and the poor. We the 47% has made Wall- Street Rich, our Congressman and Senator to be greed and selfish. Therefore, we are wanting to cut the budget in the following ways; These public servants( Congressman and Senators) need to get a pay cut for the work that they haven't done and bills that they won't pass, travel expenses to be cut and they are to pay their own health benefits. The Retirement package should only be provided when they have invested more than 10 years of Federal government services. Since these folks wants to take us over the cliff to provide their friends the same policies that put this country under the bus then we need exert voices and energy to stop their act of selfishness. We the 47% will no longer stand by and let them take us over because of their greed. They will not put more taxes on those who are elderly, disabled or poor. 47% have paid taxes over taxes, and have paid for many wars and bailouts; today the burden needs to start with Congress, Senate and the Rich. Mr. President, if we are to share the burden, then our leaders need to show by examples: cut their pay, cut their benefits, and raise their taxes, take away their loop holes for tax purposes. Nothing should be free for them; take away the perts and let them be the average " person". We as every day citizens do not get anything special. We voted to them to serve us; not for us to serve them. 47% wants the cuts to start with them whereas they can lead by example.

When colleges borrow money in a students name they should have to sighn a document for each loan borrowed in that students name. I am living a nightmare with this problem now because it is like colleges can just borrow money under your name with out asking you anything.

This i an issue that is on President Obama's Agenda. I think this is fair ad over due. He needs help from the Congress to get this passed and I think most Americans want to see this done.

Yes, and all AMERICAN PEOPLE have been affected by the status and behavior ot the Congress

IN A FEDERAL ELECTION IT IS A FELONY FOR AN ELECTED OFFICIAL TO IMPEDE A REGISTERED VOTER'S ACCESS TO A BALLOT OR POLLING PLACE.

The entire country is sick of the no-compromise House of Representatives, led by John Boehner, who have continually been unwilling to even talk about raising taxes on the wealthiest individuals in the population. We must raise taxes AND cut spending or the country will suffer greatly.

Some extreme right GOP person has brought a challenge to the SCOTUS. Stating the law is not needed for those states in the south that were affected in 1964. The court will hear the arguments. After what we've been through in the election on Tursday they are trying everything to silence voters for upcoming elections. We must make our voice heard by signing this petition. We have to stay FIRED UP! and work hard to keep our rights. Let's keep working to stop the GOP agenda.

The recent Presidential election made it obvious that the corporations funding much of the advertising have plenty of cash, unlike many of the citizens they want to influence. Individual donations are limited to $2,500 per election to a Federal candidate or $30,800 to a national party committee, but unlimited for corporations. This petition asks that donations over this limit made by any corporation or union be matched dollar for dollar, with matching money held in a fund to assist those in financial distress caused by natural disasters or other situations beyond their control.

"Assault Weapons" are not the problem, and are used in less than one-fifth of one percent of violent crimes, falling well behind arson and explosives. Banning so-called assault weapons only violates YOU'RE second and fourth amendment rights. We need common sense solutions like mental wellness screening, background checks, and registration, not bans that will cost YOU billions to enforce.