Since the senate have refused to pass the Buffet Bill- I say we the people vote on it instead, Senators are often quite wealthy & between this conflict of interest & rich lobbyists, there would be little hope that it would pass anyway. So why don't the 99% help to pass a federal bill that needs to happen. What we lack in funding [$$$] we make up for in numbers.

Do you know someone who wants to go solar—but they can’t because they live in an apartment, they rent, or their house is shady? Ever think it would be cool to own a ‘share’ in a community solar array down the street, on a parking lot or maybe on the roof of a local school? Well, the DC Council has introduced a bill that would make that possible! It is called the Community Renewables Act of 2012. The legislation, if its passed would allow anyone who pays an electric bill in DC – to virtually net meter solar output—anywhere in DC-- to their bill. Right now--people who own homes or buildings can install solar--this new law would let anyone in DC go solar! It is only fair!

Getting new laws enacted that would start to changemthmbusiness as ususl...and get the truth out there

To truly represent their constituents, elected representatives to the federal Senate and House of Representative must share the lives of the citizens. The financial affairs of Senators and Congresspeople must be transparent and annually audited and the results posted on-line. They must not be exempt from any law they make in regard to privilege of office, taxes or spending cuts.

Electronic Fog Sirens sound 24/7 in many marine areas causing chronic noise disturbance for millions of people. They've been rendered useless by other technologies,are highly inaccurate, and even the coastguard considers them "obsolete". We're calling on President Obama to follow the lead of other nations by retiring these unneeded sirens so that our basic right to live peacefully and get adequate sleep is respected.

If a parent must register as a sex offender (regardless of offense....even a misdemeanor that happened 20 years ago) they can't be in public parks within Orange County with their child. This violates both the parent and child's rights! A parent is the front line protection for their child. Take that basic right away then we all can loose our other rights quite easily!

If you're the non-earning spouse, and are divorced for any reason, you are no longer entitled to the Social Security paid by the earning spouse during the years of your marriage! This is our government telling stay-at-home parents that the work they do has no value.

Government employees salaries continually grow unfairly even during down times, while private sector employees face reductions in pay. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that federal employees in occupations that exist in both the public and private sectors made an average salary of $67,691 in 2008, USA Today reports. The per capita personal income in the United States was $39,138, down from $39,392 two years earlier, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in March of 2010. The per capita personal income in the Unites States shrunk by more than half a percentage point, or $254 a year, from 2007 through 2009, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. And, members of the House and Senate saw their salaries go up by more than 5 percent, or $8,800, from the time the recession began through 2009, according to the federal government. The Congress pay figures do not include the generous perks and health benefits provided to lawmakers. Benefits and other compensations are rarely reported as part of the compensatory package received by government employees. Government data shows federal workers received benefits valued at $40,785, compared with benefits valued at $9,882 for private sector workers. *March 5, 2010 3:27 PM "Does the Government Pay More than the Private Sector?" By Stephanie Condon CBS News Considering cutbacks within NASA and the space program, engineers within the US government continue to benefit, while in the private sector where most engineering jobs have moved overseas, engineers now make less than $25-$35/hour, versus $48/hour in 2009 . For instance, those employed by the US petroleum and natural gas industry had a median income of $120,000, and engineers in communications services made $115,576. Those working in the US transportation services industry had a median income of $87,000. Meanwhile, private sector workers in those occupations made $60,046. *March 5, 2010 3:27 PM Does the Government Pay More than the Private Sector? By Stephanie Condon CBS News Earnings for federal political offices are as follows: Congress Members (Representatives and Senators): $174,000 Senate and House Majority/Minority Leaders: $193,400 Cabinet Members: $199,700 Speaker of the House: $223,500 Vice President: $230,700 President: $400,000 According to PayScale.com, the median earnings for people in the US between the ages of 55-64 (which is the median age of US Congress and Cabinet members) who hold at least a bachelor's degree and work full-time is $73,700. This income is far below what Congress and Cabinet members earn. Those with the biggest pay boosts are the 31 senators and representatives who have only a high school diploma, certificate or associate’s degrees. Others earning more than expected are the 13 members of Congress with master’s degrees in social work, education, or divinity. Twenty three million Americans are unemployed in 2012., Nearly 10% of American households are hungry.Young adults age 25-34, living with their parents, had an official poverty rate of 8.4 percent, but if their poverty status were determined using their own income, 45.3 percent had an income below the poverty threshold for a single person under age 65. *US Census Bureau We want our US elected officials to put in place a bill that regulates government pay and compensation to match that of the private sector. The upward increase of salaries by those employed by federal and state agencies is bankrupting the country in much the same way as California's retirement pensions have bankrupted the state. Three million employees at an average of $67,000 reaches an annual debt of $201,000,000,000 (two hundred and one billion) dollars. Remember, this is not the governments money to spend on itself, but should be used to rebuild our infrastructure and economy!

getting the money out of our political system

If the Canadian tar sand is exploited for oil, together with our continued use of fossil energy, the carbon dioxide level in the air is expected to rise to a degree, compatible with levels 2.5 mill years ago, when the sea level was 50 feet higher that it is today. This outlook does qualify for a crisis for our grandchildren's survival and bodes very badly for our immediate future. We must urgently address our energy policies.

If the race of the twenty century was to send a man to the moon and return him home safely then the 21st's is to send the Truth from "Mars" to the Earth safely and quickly. And whoever grasps it first leads the way. Therefore, those with power and influence can not only help stop wars from happening, but also can help create the very sacred lasting Truth, Peace. Peace is not a question of when. It's the question of will. In the end, it's our only child, like our Only Planet Earth, whether or not we benefit from it or pay for what s/he becomes.

Kansas public schools are operating on budgets equal to the money that was available to them in the 1990's. After reckless anti-tax legislation was passed in the Kansas House on Wednesday, May 9th, Education funding will likely be on the chopping block again. We are calling upon our state legislators and Governor Brownback to reject these irresponsible tax cuts that will create deficits which will lead to further reductions in education funding. Education funding needs to be RESTORED, NOT CUT!