The McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945, exempts health insurance companies from the Federal anti-trust legislation that applies to other businesses. What does this mean to the rest of us? It means that despite anything else that is said by either politicians or the health care insurance industry, about containing the ever-skyrocketing cost of health care, NOTHING WILL CHANGE. Nothing will change, because this exemption gives the insurance companies the power to fix prices, fix bids for contracts with employers, and restrict markets. Until McCarran-Ferguson is repealed, and there is true competition in the health care insurance industry (whether that is between private companies or includes a public entity) there will be no real reform in our health care cost system. Please join me in demanding the repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945. Thank you.

Explanation of changes in new voter laws, and polling places. I made a call to office for such an explanation, and received a confusing explanation. Ms Snipes is usually on point in such matters, and would like her to be more forthcoming.

The Goal of this legislation is to maximize a child’s access and involvement with both parents after a separation. Ohio’s Interest is to protect the best interests of the child.

Level the plain field between Banks and homeowner, avoid OR minimize fraudulent as in the case of ROBO SIGNING and abuse by Banks OF Home owner, Held Title Insurance and Trustee in Check.

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Apple will be releasing their own map app on their upcoming operating system, and no longer using google maps. Public transit has been removed. They say they're leaving that up to third parties now. Many people can't afford cars, or want to help the environment, and others like me can't drive due to a disability. I've relied heavily on my iphone and google maps access to public transit data. I don't think its right that apple has taken away that functionality with their own map. if you agree sign my petition asking apple to reconsider and include public transit directly in their map app.

My name is Daniel Marans. I am 24 years old and I specialize in retirement security issues. I have seen my parents’ employers cut back on their retirement benefits, even as the value of their 401(k) and investments has plummeted. I also worry about my peers with student loans who are still struggling to find a job. That is why I realize that Social Security is more critical for young people than ever. We deserve a plan to close Social Security’s modest funding gap that reflects the economic reality we face, rather than just make Social Security solvent for solvency's sake. The Bowles-Simpson plan would pull Social Security apart brick by brick. Its change to the benefit formula would turn Social Security into more of a welfare-style program, undermining the very fairness that has made Social Security so successful and popular. In fact, for some young workers, the Bowles-Simpson plan would cut benefits more than if Congress took no action whatsoever. For me this would mean a cut of $2,000 a year. Assuming that I earn the average wage over a 35-year career, my benefits would be cut more than 13 percent at whatever age I choose to claim benefits. Now, former Senator Alan Simpson, a co-author of the Bowles-Simpson plan, is claiming his plan would help young people – and calling old people who oppose his plan “greedy geezers.” Senator Simpson thinks pitting young against old will distract attention from his plan’s drastic Social Security cuts. But no amount of bullying or bigotry can silence those of us who are concerned about what his plan’s Social Security cuts would do to Americans of all ages. If the Bowles-Simpson plan is so good for young people, Simpson should be able to explain it to us in person, where the public can judge for itself. I am leading a group of 40 Social Security experts under the age of 40 in challenging Senator Simpson to a public discussion of his plan. At first Simpson agreed to a public discussion – but now he’s backing out. What is Simpson so afraid of? Together we can tell Senator Simpson – and any other politician who wants to cut Social Security – that we will not be bullied into silence.

What Gov. Scott is doing is despicable. It was the Bush administration and republican party that intimidated the voters in Florida that gave bush the election. We can not let this happen again!

The Vatican has accused the Sisters in the U.S of not speaking out loudly enough on certain issues, and has given 3 bishops authority over their leadership for five years. If the Sisters do not cooperate, they will be disbanded. This attack has been aimed at the Sisters who faithfully staff our schools and hospitals and charities and parish programs and prison ministries, homeless shelters and so much more. They live simply, sharing their meager salaries with their elderly and infirm members. Catholics and non-Catholics alike love and respect these religious women and need them as faithful examples of how to follow the Gospel message of Jesus. They show us what it means to love God and love our neighbor. Truly, they are Sisters to us and we need them. Our love and respect and appreciation for these Sisters compel us to speak out to support them in their time of trial.

North Carolina is one of only five states that still requires nurse midwives to practice under the supervision of a physician. These laws have no scientific or medical justification and limit access to health care and women's reproductive rights. I am a home birth certified nurse midwife in North Carolina, and because of this law, I am unable to provide care to women choosing home birth.

Governor Scott's action to purge voter registration has already met with a lawsuit from the Justice Department. We the undersigned, who live in Palm Beach country, join with the Justice Department in urging you to protectour vote

Violates the most basic right of every citizen in the United States.