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The United States Merchant Marine was involed in war service from 1939 to 1946. The Mariners operated the ships that delivered the troops to their fighting stations, kept them supplied and to keep them supplied these mariners lost their lives and ships fighting Germans and Japanese submaeines, aircraft and pocket battleships, were interned as prisoners of war and they were refused to be recognized as veterans for benefits under the GI bill in 1984 after a law suit the Mariners, they were declaired veterans. Since that time the Mariners have been fighting to get Congress to pass a bill that would give these Combat Veterans some benefits. Every western nation that was involved in World War II have given their Merchant Mariners some benefits. We are asking for some help to get HR23 passed. Everyone is asked to write, call, fax your Congressman to sign on as a co-sponsor and supporter.

Fixing SS benefits so they are there for retirement. Not attaching them to 401k; keep as is but with modifications as to who can recieve benefits and at what financial level really needs them.

I feel that the eligible age for medicare should be lowered to fifty-five. While it is not Universal Single Payer, it would benefit a group of that strongly supported the Affordable Health Care Act. Also, it would show that there is more ways than one to skin a cat. Keep lowering the age until everyone is universally covered. Also, premiums might go down, because you are adding a younger, healthier crowd to medicare..

The United Nations defined the right to health in Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in 1966. The Covenant guarantees the "right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health". By refusing citizens the right to choose cannabis as an effective medicine found through scientific evidences, the U.S. government is breaking the U.N. Right to Health law. Please end this War on people who have chosen a safe alternative to prescription medications.

I would have all reporting agencies to have to verify that the information that they apply to your name is the absolute truth , before placing this to your name . The harm done then must be corrected by the person themselves , not the agency

Our founding fathers knew that a democracy could not uphold its ideals if an organized institution, such as the church, held undue influence over a government whose premise was to govern "by the people, for the people". Today, the corporation has become the institution with undue influence over our government's ability to operate in a democratic fashion. We are calling on the U.S. Senate to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to return our government to it's democratic values and to restore integrity to our system.

The House of Representatives initiates bills to make a statement that the Senate will not pass, wasting everyone's time and money. Why not concentrate only on issues in which there is likely agreement and likely passage. These "partisan statements" are a waste of time and taxpayer money, are useless, and a dereliction of responsibility.

Coca is NOT Cocaine. Coca is a much more mild leaf, and people should NOT get in trouble for chewing it. It should be decriminalized

With 70% of America believing that we are not accomplishing anywhere near worth the $8 billion per month spent on war--time to bring our troops home from the Middle East.

Americans don't want health insurance, they want health care, and believe it is the right, not the privilege, of every citizen. Medicare is currently serving millions, at a very low administrative cost, and functioning satisfactorily. I propose we eliminate two words in the Medicare Act: Over 65. Then all persons would have access to medical care. I propose it be paid for in a similar fashion as Social Security; with a payroll tax shared by the employee and employer.

JFK do not have a girl step team, junior varisty cheer squad, or other sports and exrtacurricular activities for the students. The schools need better school leaders as well.