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Figure out a way for citizens to vote in all elections on line. Eliminate the power of a state to limit or block voting options.

Submitted by Jacquelyn M. from CT in Government & Elections Jan. 16, 2015, 5:55 a.m.

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The Supreme Court rules now treats Corporations as "people." Go after Tax Evasion if they moved "Virtual" headquarters to other countries AND TAX corporations at the same rates as normal people, perhaps as high income earners,; but maybe as even Low or Middle income earners...since their incomes are distributed so thinly by shares held by many people. It's NOT $Billions that way, it's $Thousands.

Submitted by donosteo in Taxes & Budget Jan. 16, 2015, 8:07 a.m.

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Eliminate tax returns and filing by changing the tax laws and enforcing a 10% accross the board tax for everyone, to be collected by the employer. This would include all Corporations income. If a working person is making less than poverty level, no taxes are to be paid. NO tax returns or deductions. No evasive tax laws. Everyone pays the same pure and simple. Corporations that have their bank accounts out of Country are still required to pay the 10%.

Submitted by Linda Clark-oakridge in Taxes & Budget Jan. 16, 2015, 12:54 a.m.

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Limit campaign financing to those who reside or have substantial business interests in the district where the election is being held

Submitted by alan m. from OR in Government & Elections Jan. 16, 2015, 11:07 a.m.

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Government support for Arts and Culture via a separate tax that has to go to this area and cannot be used for other purposes - like Cuyahoga County in Ohio..

Submitted by Debra in Society & Community Jan. 16, 2015, 1:16 a.m.

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Establish a free, universal (ie open to all income brackets - no means testing), Government-run education program for all US citizens and residents of the US from early age childhood education (eg jumpstart), to third level doctoral studies. To include all forms of vocational education. To include cost of lining support while learning. Anyone who wants to learn is encouraged to do so.

Submitted by John T. from VA in Education Jan. 16, 2015, 10:01 a.m.

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President Obama and the Progressive Democrats should agree with the Republicans about the U.S. Government not having enough money in the budget. Then by executive order declare a fiscal emergency and immediately tax everyone making more than $500,000 / yr at a 90% tax rate until the debt is paid off.

Submitted by Mark T. from WI in Taxes & Budget Jan. 16, 2015, 1:24 a.m.

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Simplify Tax Codes by abolishing the millions of pages of codes to a simple and fair income tax system. Tax all income with no exemptions allowed for any reason by people or entities based on number of dependents only.

Submitted by Wizarat in Taxes & Budget Jan. 16, 2015, 7:56 a.m.

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Implement federally supported regional manufacturing, agricultural, and other trades public service academies to teach people how make, build, and do things. They can be taught by experts and retired people from those fields. Participants can learn about all levels of production through management. What is produced and the skilled labor can benefit the communities and country. Certified graduates can go on to work in their own business or other companies after 4 yrs service.

Submitted by Lisa H. from CT in Economy & Jobs Jan. 16, 2015, 9:21 a.m.

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Allow illegal immigrants to join the military for a minimum of four years. At the end of their military service, they may become United States citizens. Voluntary service should equal citizenship. This would only be available to persons between the ages of 18 - 35, male or female.

Submitted by Mary C. from FL in Foreign Policy & Military Jan. 16, 2015, 10:35 a.m.

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Where I live big industry discharges millions of pounds of toxins into the air. The inside of homes and cars have weird dust and grit in them. Please regulate companies being allowed to discharge millions of pounds of toxic waste particles into the air and make then use scrubbers and equipment to clean up their manufacturing process.

Submitted by Michael T. from GA in Environment Jan. 16, 2015, 10:38 a.m.

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Close down nuclear power plants. Designers of nuclear power plants never anticipated rising sea levels and storm surges resulting from global warming which threaten nuclear power plants on the coast. A domestic Fukushima is only a matter of time.

Submitted by Yes in Environment Jan. 16, 2015, 9:57 a.m. 1

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Government should help colleges find part-time jobs for students who would otherwise be unable to attend college due to the high cost now for tuitions. Too many students are forced to borrow money, which puts them in deep debt after graduation, and are often unable to make payments because they cannot find work.

Submitted by Virginia B. from OR in Education Jan. 16, 2015, 3 a.m. 1

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Require all Congressional and Presidential candidates to take a test of cultural competence--(meaning, awareness of one's own cultural background; baggage; and level of commitment to respecting, and supporting people from non-dominant cultures. Such people include African Americans, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered people, women, working class and poor people, disabled people, and non-Christians. Make the results of this test public.

Submitted by Gabriella K. from MD in Society & Community Jan. 16, 2015, 8:55 a.m.

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RIDE FOR GREEN = SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY ECONOMY, HEALTHY TRANSPORT SYSTEM, HEALTHY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND THE UTMOST IT PROMOTE PEACE.

Submitted by Jamshed in Society & Community Jan. 14, 2015, 2:39 p.m.

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Why aren't my votes showing up?

Submitted by woodenhorse54 in Environment Jan. 15, 2015, 5:29 p.m.

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Control/Ban Fireworks: Fireworks spread carcinogenic heavy metals and toxic gases, harmful to humans and all living things. FIREWORKS present one of the deadliest ongoing degraders of clean air and water quality in the USA.They are detonated at an ever growing and alarming rate. We are not free if we cannot escape poor air and water quality caused by fireworks. We need strict limitations or a general ban on the sale and use of fireworks in the USA.

Submitted by Grace S. from PA in Environment Jan. 16, 2015, 11:06 a.m.

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Mandate sustainability by requiring transformation of energy from oil economy to sustainable energy economy including solar, wind and free energy. And transfer from conventional agriculture practices to green agriculture--no GMOs, no pesticides nor herbicides--which uses permaculture & biodynamic techniques.

Submitted by SueSkidmore in Economy & Jobs Jan. 16, 2015, 5:20 a.m.

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GMO crops promised higher yields and claimed required less toxic pesticide spraying. Of which neither are true. In fact, GMO seeds stop the plants ability to obtain minerals and other nutrients from the soils its planted in. Therefore, rendering the food derived from those crops worthless in much needed nutrients to sustain human and animal lives. Stop GMO crops now and return to true natural seeds immediately in order to feed our growing population!

Submitted by Cindy D. from CT in Environment Jan. 16, 2015, 10:21 a.m.

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Put more and more acres of public forests into management by small companies of live-in stewards. Compensate for board feet grown rather than board feet removed.

Submitted by Kindler S. from OR in Economy & Jobs Jan. 16, 2015, 3:45 a.m.

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