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Sr. Rodriguez, How did you vote on Cap and Trade? Why? I am a Democrat because I like taking care of people. I know Obama really wants it but this bill seems wrong somehow. Is it true my manufacturing plant may have to close because we use too much electricity. We do use much electricity to make car parts. Thank you, Fellow Texan, Mario More
Asked 6 days 18 hours ago of U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX)
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Why is fema bringing foreign troops into american cities to train them to police us? My question is in reference to this article posted on the Fema website. http://www.fema.gov/media/fact_sheets/nle09.shtm How can we let this happen? it is in direct violation to the Constitution! More
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by Destry Payne from Clio, MI -
I have a 1988 Lincoln Towncar, which is driveable, has been constantly insured an registered to me for over 1 year, but the registration will expire soon. Do I need to renew the registration to qualify for the "cash for clunkers' law. It is a waste of money to pay to have the registration renewed just to have the car crushed. Linda Eriksen More
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by Linda Eriksen from Las Vegas, NV -
I was involuntarily separated from IBM Dec. 2, 2009. My IBM-subsidized health insurance is ending and the invoice for what I will pay starting in July (COBRA) didn’t reflect the 65% subsidy. When asked, I was told I didn’t qualify because I'm eligible for retiree benefits (almost TWICE the UNsubsidized COBRA amount). How can this be?!?! More
Asked 2 weeks 1 day ago of All U.S. Congress
by Carol Flaherty from Richmond, VA -
I have filed my tax returns and paid my taxes. Will you certify the same? More
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What do you think should be done with Guantanamo detainees who do not warrant a trial but cannot be returned to their home countries because those countries might torture them or fail to prevent them from becoming involved in anti American terrorism activities? Do you support sending any detainees to the supermax prison in Florence CO? More
Asked 4 weeks 19 hours ago of U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
by Katie K. from Englewood, CO -
CPSIA was passed to keep American toys safe. This is a good thing. Unfortunately, the legislation makes it prohibitively expensive for small businesses that hand craft toys to pass the approval process. What can we do to ensure that products sold in the US are safe while not hurting small businesses that make all of their products in this country? More
Asked 4 weeks 1 day ago of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)
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In the US we have a court system that makes legal decisions. It is increasingly apparent that environmental health is intrinsically related to economic health. With this in mind, do you think it makes sense create environmental courts that would decide legal issues around development and the environment? More
Asked 4 weeks 3 days ago of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall II (D-WV)
by Elvin J. from Nashville, TN
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Nonprofits in Massachusetts are very much in need of financial assistance for their information and communication technology infrastructures. Are there federal monies available for this? And what can you do to help nonprofits meet this need? More
Asked 5 weeks 6 days ago of U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA)
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It seems that a simple fix to one of the key causes of the current financial meltdown would be to create regulation or statute that requires mortgage originators to service the loans they originate through the life of the loan. Will you enact such legislation now? More
Asked 18 weeks 2 days ago of U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)
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Please insist on the inclusion of gender identity in upcoming Employment Non Discrimination Act. ALL Americans deserve the right to earn a living. Gender Dysphoria is a birth condition, not a lifestyle choice. Please vote to end discrimination against gender variant Americans. More
Asked 4 weeks 6 days ago of All U.S. Congress
by Robyn Webb, CTS from Richmond, VA -
I was involuntarily separated from IBM Dec. 2, 2009. My IBM-subsidized health insurance is ending and the invoice for what I will pay starting in July (COBRA) didn’t reflect the 65% subsidy. When asked, I was told I didn’t qualify because I'm eligible for retiree benefits (almost TWICE the UNsubsidized COBRA amount). How can this be?!?! More
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by Carol Flaherty from Richmond, VA -
Why has nothing been done to legalize marijuana? If we would legalize and tax marijuana, Americans would pay hundreds of millions of dollars every year. By allowing farmers to grow Hemp, there would be another source for food, clothing, fuel, paper, cosmetics, and building materials. What is your reasoning for keeping a major cash crop illegal? More
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What do you think should be done with Guantanamo detainees who do not warrant a trial but cannot be returned to their home countries because those countries might torture them or fail to prevent them from becoming involved in anti American terrorism activities? Do you support sending any detainees to the supermax prison in Florence CO? More
Asked 4 weeks 19 hours ago of U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
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North Korea tested a nuclear weapon on Monday May 25th. Can the United States trust North Korea with a nuclear bomb? What steps are you, as a member of Congress, willing to take to ensure that the world stays safe? More
Asked 5 weeks 4 days ago of All U.S. Congress
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When will politicians respect the privacy of voters and agree to abide by the Federal Do Not Call Registry and stop calling voters, particularly with robo calls? More
Asked 4 weeks 6 days ago of All U.S. Representatives
by Shaun Dakin from Falls Church, VA
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Google recently hired goats to cut the grass at their development headquarters. Is there any chance that Congress would consider make the switch to greener goat powered lawn care? What are some of the things that your committee has done to make the Capitol more energy efficient?
Asked by: Elvin J. from Nashville, TN. Received 20 Votes.
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Okay I just happen to sit on the committee called the Legislative Branch and we have all the staff looking at all the buildings in terms of the lower hanging fruits that we can do right away, and that would be things like lighting, stuff like that. The other thing is looking at a long term building by building project, where they’ll come back and give us a plan. That’s going to take a little longer.
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Google recently hired goats to cut the grass at their development headquarters. Is there any chance that Congress would consider make the switch to greener goat powered lawn care? What are some of the things that your committee has done to make the Capitol more energy efficient?
Asked by: Elvin J. from Nashville, TN. Received 20 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA)
I’m not going-I don’t have an answer for that.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2009 More
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What steps will you take this year to empower people at the end of their lives and allow them a choice in the time and manner of their death? Please consider that my moral values are not yours and providing a law that allows a choice, does not force people to make that choice.
Asked by: Betty Kelly from Alexandria, VA. Received 19 Votes.
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Currently everybody has a choice how to die. We should be aware as a society that an inordinate amount of society's resources goes into keeping people alive in the last six months of life. Now that is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is a choice. Most other countries don’t keep them alive if they have no quality of life, if they are simply on life support systems. Frankly, if we are going to reduce the cost of health care, so that we can provide it for everyone these may be some of the things we have to consider as a society.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2009 More
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Would you be open to supporting a proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act that prohibits job discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity, and if not, why not?
Asked by: Jillian Weiss from Bronx, NY. Received 160 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD)
I would support such a measure. I think it is important that we understand that our nation has come a long way. There was a time when people discriminated, and they still do, based upon a person’s sexual orientation. But, if you look at our families, our communities, almost many many families have people in their families whose orientation may be gay or lesbian. The fact is that all of us have a right to make a living, to be treated fairly, and to be able to take care of ourselves. And I think when we get in to the business of discriminating against people we deny them some basic rights.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2009 More
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Google recently hired goats to cut the grass at their development headquarters. Is there any chance that Congress would consider make the switch to greener goat powered lawn care? What are some of the things that your committee has done to make the Capitol more energy efficient?
Asked by: Elvin J. from Nashville, TN. Received 20 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA)
I’m not going-I don’t have an answer for that.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2009 More
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Google recently hired goats to cut the grass at their development headquarters. Is there any chance that Congress would consider make the switch to greener goat powered lawn care? What are some of the things that your committee has done to make the Capitol more energy efficient?
Asked by: Elvin J. from Nashville, TN. Received 20 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Rep. Michael Honda (D-CA)
Okay I just happen to sit on the committee called the Legislative Branch and we have all the staff looking at all the buildings in terms of the lower hanging fruits that we can do right away, and that would be things like lighting, stuff like that. The other thing is looking at a long term building by building project, where they’ll come back and give us a plan. That’s going to take a little longer.
Answered on Jun 6th, 2009 More
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What are your plans and timeframe for FISA and PATRIOT Act reform legislation?
Asked by: Jon Pincus from Bellevue, WA. Received 25 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD)
Ben Cardin: I’m for Congress taking this issue up sooner rather than later. Some of these provisions expire this year. Most don’t expire for sev yrs. But I hope congress will take this matter up quickly. The three provisions that expire this year need to be taken up first, to see whether they need to be continued or modified. So I’m for looking at it. I want to make sure we have institutional protections on the use of these powers, so that it cannot be abused as it was under the Bush Administration. And I want to see whether these tools are important.
Answered on May 22nd, 2009 More
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why is there any oppurtunities for people that have been convited of a crime?I have never been to prison just probation and cant get in the military or find a descent job. Why isnt there a expungement law in all states. noone is perfect and we all make mistakes does'nt everyone deserve a second chance
Asked by: jeremy moten from Jackson, TN. Received 14 Votes.
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I understand that if you actually have one conviction there is a process by which you can appeal and basically have a sponsor and get back in the military. So this person out to go to their Congressman and begin again and see if there is anyway that they can actually apply to get in the military. But two and you’re out and there are no exceptions, is what I’ve learned from another case of someone in my district. So it is possible.
Answered on May 22nd, 2009 More
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