The recent major losses of JP Morgan and a study done by Bloomberg have pointed to an ongoing program of multi-billion dollar subsidies of 18 major banks in the US. These banks' continuing risky practices, awards of extreme amounts to its top executives, and total lack of accountability do not entitle them to receive what amounts to corporate welfare. I call for an end to federal subsidies of the big banks.

At the turn of the 20th century a lot of blood sweat and tears were shed to prevent big money, corrupt owners and management from endangering our lives and lively hoods. With unions, weather a member or not, wages are higher for all. My Postal union has been without a contract for 2 years and is in arbitration at this time. We have lost income in each of those 2 years because of mail counts without Union intervention. Our wages are going down and the cost of living is going up. We want to know where President Obama stands on this and please support our efforts.

Republican elected officials are attempting to derail the supreme Court decision on health care.

Congressmen should be limited to 12 years, maximum, per House. They should live on the income we pay them -- not "speaking" or "consulting" fees. They should return to live in the society they create while in office. Campaign finance reform from a government pool limits campaign spending and eliminates the ridiculous Citizens United decision. Forcing them to live on the salary we pay them pries them out of the pockets of their monied overlords. They won't do it themselves.

The Governor of Penna. has and is proposing to cut general assistance which means eliminating cash assistance to 67,000 of the most in need of that miminal help. These are the individuals or suffer from a disability like mental illness, substance abuse, homeless and most of all living below the poverty line.

Republicans intend to raise money, rally the Republican base, and defeat President Obama because of the Supreme Court's vindication of Obamacare, even though Obamacare is an idea that was championed by their presumptive presidential nominee, Mitt Romney. They might actually succeed, unless common-sense Americans stand up and give credit where credit is due. Sign this petition and thank Mitt Romney for supporting the inspiration for Obamacare. Republican leaders are hoping that the Republican base will forget that Mitt supported and approved the same type of legislation that President Obama has, and that that will lead to a Republican victory in November. Let's give them all a reminder by thanking Mitt for Obamacare!

My petition is about changing how we choose the supreme court judges. Right now they are appointed for life and very divided meaning half are Republicans and half are Democrats. They work along their own party lines. We need Judges whom are independent and are elected by the people and have term limits like we elect the President.

To prevent laws and bills becoming overloaded with legislation that the member is not aware of it shall be required that each member of congress confirm that he has read and understood to the best of his ability the matter being voted on by personally signing each page of the act before voting.

we cannot let Colorado fires become for Obama what Bush's slow reaction to Katrina was.

My friend's son is currently incarcerated at Bucks County Correctional Facility in Doylestown, PA... At the time he was arrested his mother told the police officer that her son was recently tapered off his medicine by his doctor and he was delusional. He arrested him anyway! While he was under the care of BCCF, her son hit several staff people, and now he is being punished for his behavior that was illness-related. HE SHOULD NOT BE IN JAIL!

We know Styrofoam does not biodegrade, is dirtier to produce, and is polluting our oceans and harming marine life. We should eliminate its use wherever and whenever possible. The egg industry caved to pressure years ago and went back to the use of cardboard. By signing this petition, we can make a difference again. If you visit Dunkin' Donuts, please demand they serve your coffee in a cardboard cup instead of Styrofoam.

Illinois has a large unemployment rate and is experiencing a shortfall in money to run its government. The gambling bill passed by the house and senate needs to be signed into law by Governor Quinn. It will increase jobs in state and also money in the general fund. Help small racetracks like Balmoral Park in Crete to compete with the large casinos mostly in Indiana that are taking Illinois revenue across state lines. Handle at tracks such as Balmoral has steadily declined since the arrival of casinos and help is needed.