Gridlock in our nation's capital is strangling our ability to formulate and implement the needed reforms to our economy that will allow us to climb out of this financial and fiscal hole we've dug for ourselves. The complicated nature of our problems allow special interests to obfuscate and resist changes. I offer a simple solution we can all get behind. It is generally agreed that the Simpson-Bowles solution, while containing hard to swallow pieces for both sides, would be a healthy step forward for our country. It is a balanced approach that would at least set us on the path toward reducing our deficit, and provide some much needed tax reform, that, in turn, would encourage businesses to feel more secure and start investing and hiring again. Let's simply implement it. The politicians won't or can't. The question at this point is: do We the People really have any power left? Lets test it. If we get 2 million signatures to this petition, they'll have to take notice. Can we do it? I think we can, if we stand together.

President Obama and Vice President Biden are our champions. If they do not have the courage to stand with Wisconsin Democrats for all to see, will progressive groups have the desire to come out to vote for them in November.

This petition is about equal treatment for "All" citizens living within the United States , and how some are denied fair treatment in the ares's of Safety, Education, Economics, and equal sharing of of awarded Government funds into Urban communities ; by local Governments.

The biggest problems facing public school students are the underfunded mandates of government agencies,big business profiteering, ill-guided commissions, and politicians all looking to line their pockets and build their resume's. Parents, school children, educators and local school boards know better how to prepare and support their local kids, and it's not with endless testing and cheap, disrespected teachers. Return their power of self governance and funding. Stop selling their futures to publishing giants, data-miners and "charter schools".

I am sick and tired of seeing the representative of the super rich try to stop much needed programs for the working poor, social programs and programs for the middle class.

unfair buisness practices switching contracts

The purpose of this petition is to stop, before it begins, sulfide mining in northern Minnesota. The rock formations containing MN's copper and nickel minerals also contain sulfur compounds. When millions of tons of this rock are exposed to water and air through mining, sulfuric acid is formed creating Acid Mine Drainage and leaching metals into ground and surface water. Superfund sites from sulfide mining require billions of dollars in clean-up costs. The jobs created by mining are few compared to the ones provided by the year round tourism that supports northeastern Minnesota. This pristine environment enjoyed by millions year round must be protected. Mining companies make many promises but they cannot guaranty accident free worksites.

The purpose of this petition is to urge Congress to ban assault weapons in the United States except for law enforcement and the military. It is the intent of this petition to reduce the level of violence in our society and to prevent future mass killings of the kind we saw in Tuscon, at Virginia Tech, and at Columbine High School. No law abiding citizen, including hunters and sportsmen, need to possess "weapons of war" capable of firing dozens of rounds of ammunition in a matter of seconds.

Since we need a Consitution Amendment to overturn the worst Supreme Court decision since Plessy v. Ferguson; we should have Congress pass at 95% tax on all spending over $1,000 by any PAC.

Tax dollar credits are being issued to GA parents who donate to GA private school scholarship funds with minimal dollars going to true scholarships for needy students.

Hello! Have you noticed that the issues that matter to you most like the economy and health care are not getting the real attention that they should? Help spread the word that Americans want real change in Washington, regarding the rights of all citizens, regardless of income, age, or race. The 2012 race is just beginning to heat up, and Wall Street and their moneyed interests are attempting to portray President Obama with false and unfounded attacks, which are not a solution for meaningful change in Washington or on Main Street. We want to affirm our rights as individuals, and ensure that the richest Americans do not have a monopoly on public discourse, and stride to prevent cheap ploys that the Republicans, as well as their shadowy benefactors, use to divide America. Please help us petition to tell Washington and Wall Street that we are all united, and that we want to talk about real issues that matter to all Americans, such as the economy, health care, and Social Security, and not manufactured issues that only serve to confuse and muddle what's really important. Please take a moment to join with your fellow Americans to tell Mitt Romney and his fellow Republicans that Americans still have a voice, and will not sit idly by and let divisive politics get in the way of the real issues! Tell those in Wall Street and in Congress that we want genuine solutions, and not the same old divisive politicking. Please sign today to make a REAL change for the rights of everyday Americans!

I did not have the money to help my son get a id with his new address on it,but did have proof that he did not live with me.they say there is only one person who can say if you will are will not be put off housing and i think that is unfair.and don't talk about it you do do your congress for help they do not even help you like -Congressman Al Green and Rep. Allen, Alma A. Rep. Allen, Alma A.