Popular Questions http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/popular/%2A/%2A/%2A/%2A a view of questions order by popularity en When considering legislation, how do you balance the needs of your constituents with the need to pass legislation that is also good for the whole country? Do you consistently favor one over the other, or do you approach things issue by issues, law by law? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/when-considering-legislation%2C-how-do-you-balance-needs-your-constituents-need-pass-legisla http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/when-considering-legislation%2C-how-do-you-balance-needs-your-constituents-need-pass-legisla#comments legislation Regulation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:24:39 -0500 elvin 2621 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com This is a follow up question to Rep. Doug Lamborn about health care policy. I understand that you would like everyone keep his or her current policy, but what do you propose that we do about the many Americans who currently have no health insurance because they cannot afford (or cannot qualify) for existing health insurance programs? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/follow-question-rep.-doug-lamborn-about-health-care-policy.-i-understand-you-would-everyon http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/follow-question-rep.-doug-lamborn-about-health-care-policy.-i-understand-you-would-everyon#comments access to health care doug lamborn federal policy health health insurance public health universal coverage Health Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:48:19 -0500 AYL Guest 2635 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com Why do you continue to speak of health care rationing and three month waiting lists in Canada, when residents of the country have disputed those claims? Is rationing by the insurance industry acceptable? Do you think rationing by the insurance industry occurs? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/why-do-you-continue-speak-health-care-rationing-and-three-month-waiting-lists-canada%2C-when <p>Michael Moore's "Sicko" documentary interviewed Canadians. I have also heard Canadians dispute these claims in various media outlets.</p> http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/why-do-you-continue-speak-health-care-rationing-and-three-month-waiting-lists-canada%2C-when#comments health care Health Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:07 -0600 kbason 2674 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com Do you think that America is strong enough to withstand taxing the right to emit CO2? Do you think that taking steps to limit CO2 emissions is a moral issue or an economic issue? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/do-you-think-america-strong-enough-withstand-taxing-right-emit-co2%3F-do-you-think-taking-st <p>As many economist will tell you: preventing pollution is CHEAPER than the inevitable cleanup and/or environmental costs.</p> http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/do-you-think-america-strong-enough-withstand-taxing-right-emit-co2%3F-do-you-think-taking-st#comments Cap and Trade co2 evironment global warming Energy Environment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:16:08 -0600 tcloving 2691 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com There are so many simple measures that could make a difference: mandatory recycling, idling and littering fines, turning out lights/regulating heat and cooling in federal bldgs. Must the mandate come from the mayors' offices? Why can't our elected state officials lead the way? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/there-are-so-many-simple-measures-could-make-difference%3A-mandatory-recycling%2C-idling-and-l http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/there-are-so-many-simple-measures-could-make-difference%3A-mandatory-recycling%2C-idling-and-l#comments Carbon Tax climate change environment recycling urban Environment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:38:13 -0500 Sarah56 2645 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com Why can't I self administer my allergy injections? I am currently on Medicare and in good health with no vision problems. Before Medicare coverage I was allowed to give myself the allergy injections. I have a Masters degree in Nursing. It will be more expensive to medicare for the weekly office visit. http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/why-can%2526%2523039%3Bt-i-self-administer-my-allergy-injections%3F-i-am-currently-medicare-and-good-h http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/why-can%2526%2523039%3Bt-i-self-administer-my-allergy-injections%3F-i-am-currently-medicare-and-good-h#comments Medicare reimbursement Health Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:55:10 -0500 Marge Bledsoe 2660 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com This is for Paul Kirk, the senator appointed to serve out Ted Kennedy's term. Do any of these influence your decisions as a senator: Deval Patrick (who appointed you), the Kennedy family (who recommended you), the voters of Massachusetts, and the DNC (which you used to chair)? How will you pave the way for the elected senator who will succeed you? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/paul-kirk%2C-senator-appointed-serve-out-ted-kennedy%2526%2523039%3Bs-term.-do-any-these-influence-you <p>Senator Kirk is not yet listed with Ask Your Lawmaker, but here is a Wikipedia article about him: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_G._Kirk" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_G._Kirk">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_G._Kirk</a></p> http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/paul-kirk%2C-senator-appointed-serve-out-ted-kennedy%2526%2523039%3Bs-term.-do-any-these-influence-you#comments appointment edward m. kennedy massachusetts paul g. kirk senate Money &amp; Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:12:59 -0500 deborah909 2661 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com Do you have concerns about "cloud computing," as a member of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology? Are Americans going to lose control of their data and their privacy? What are you doing to safeguard the rights of individuals and families? http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/do-you-have-concerns-about-%2526quot%3Bcloud-computing%2C%2526quot%3B-member-subcommittee-communications http://www.askyourlawmaker.com/questions/do-you-have-concerns-about-%2526quot%3Bcloud-computing%2C%2526quot%3B-member-subcommittee-communications#comments cloud computing communication computers data information internet privacy regulation technology Civil Liberties Regulation Technology Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:11 -0600 AYL Guest 2693 at http://www.askyourlawmaker.com