CONGRESS AND THE SENATE SHOULD RECEIVE CUTS TO THEIR BENEFITS, NOT THE NEEDY
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May 14th, 2019Teri E. from Smithville, MO writes:
We no longer need congress or the senate! We the internet, let us represent are real views by voting on the internet! These people in the government haven't care about us! It nothing but a bunch of greedy soap opera show! Time to downsize! -
Mar 27th, 2019Thomas M. from Birdsboro, PA writes:
Your also forgetting that they get paid$ for each and every committee they serve on! They should not be paid any more for any committee work it should be part of their jobs if they choose to be on a committee!REPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 23rd, 2019Beverly A. from Santa Ana, CA writes:
Cut your own cell range try living on What an average person lives on and then take that away from you for three or four months. You’re Dragging Your feet While People have no rent money nothing to eat shame on you. Try living like they do without your income. Seeing your children go hungry kicked out of their home living on the street.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 23rd, 2019Beverly A. from Santa Ana, CA writes:
Cut your own cell range try living on What an average person lives on and then take that away from you for three or four months. You’re Dragging Your feet While People have no rent money nothing to eat shame on you. Try living like they do without your income. Seeing your children go hungry kicked out of their home living on the street.REPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 10th, 2018Someone from Brenham, TX writes:
I want the members of staff in Congress to get the same benefits as the American population as far as retirement and health care.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 27th, 2018Stephen G. from Huntington park, CA signed.
Oct 20th, 2018Patricia E. from Michigan City, IN writes:
do we have any doubt about our elected officials feeding at the trough while calling Social Security an entitlement program?We the people need to cut these bottomfeeders off at the knees.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 24th, 2018Lawrence K. from Edmond, OK writes:
aLL OF OUR sENATORS AND cONGRESSMEN NEED TO BE REPLACED All of our Congressmen and Senators need to be replaced. They are all corrupt!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 1st, 2018Ruben M. from Elgin, IL writes:
Cut pensions eliminate them social security only for all political people.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2018Gayle H. from Sterling Heights, MI writes:
Those in power do not know the roadblocks that currently exist for low-income, elderly or sick people face just putting dinner on the table. They are the weakest subset and make easy targets for those who don't think about setting a $100 bill on fire and have great fun at their parties doing so. Each of them should have to divest themselves of all their riches and live for a minimum of one year facing the same things these people do. They must have to live exactly as all those who are always dismissed do. They each should also get paid hourly wages, be productive and supportive. Should never be installed for life but have to win their seat every two years. It is very sad to kick people when they are down and I have seen a lot of the powers kick the hurting ones just to inflict pain and make themselves feel better.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 7th, 2018American u. from Westminster, CO writes:
All the Senate sold have a mandatory pay cut to $25,000 and see if you can live on that then they won't be so quick at cutting benefits for low income earners, only you will get social security like everyone elseREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 5th, 2018Someone from Alvin, TX writes:
Especially for the democrats in office 2017 through now for lack of doing nothing but whinning all year. Congress in their right mind should realize they don't deserve all of these benefits, while people like myself worry how long they will live and how in their golden years. Shame on all of you, especially ones like Pelosi. She is now slipping in her thoughts but won't give it upREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 2nd, 2018Someone from Winlock, WA signed.
Dec 29th, 2017Brenda S. from Lake Worth, FL signed.
Dec 1st, 2017Someone from Carrollton, TX writes:
Representatives should be forced to live off social security like their constituents. Instead of touting their patriotism by wearing American flag pins, they can live like most Americans by not having pensions, no wage growth, no insurance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 15th, 2017Someone from West Chester, PA writes:
It's time for Congress to stop sucking off of the American people. They should not receive any more perks that regular people don't receive. It's also time for a law that reduces or provides that they don't get paid if they don't do their jobs - like pass a balanced budget on time. They absolutely should not be allowed to give themselves raises unless the American people vote on it. More incentives and penalties need to be put in place to get them to do the right thing. Put these items on the ballot and let Americans vote for them. Almost all employers have stopped providing pensions and so should Congress. They should be forced to save like the rest of us and get social security. I bet a lot of these changes could pay for tax cuts or subsidize programs for the truly needy. They are completely insulated from the harsh realities of life because they are sucking off of us and they have less and less to show for it. Also, they should only have 3 to 4 weeks vacation. By my count they have about 8 weeks vacation. Who gets that kind of time off in the real world? Also, PACs and Super PACs should be dis-allowed. Absolutely no campaign contributions from private corporations. I know the SC ruled that corporations are like people and so can contribute, but all the SC did was interpret the current law as saying that corporations are like people. It's just a law the Congress wrote before. They can change it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 15th, 2017Someone from West Chester, PA writes:
It's time for Congress to stop sucking off of the American people. They should not receive any more perks that regular people don't receive. It's also time for a law that reduces or provides that they don't get paid if they don't do their jobs - like pass a balanced budget on time. They absolutely should not be allowed to give themselves raises unless the American people vote on it. More incentives and penalties need to be put in place to get them to do the right thing. Put these items on the ballot and let Americans vote for them. Almost all employers have stopped providing pensions and so should Congress. They should be forced to save like the rest of us and get social security. I bet a lot of these changes could pay for tax cuts or subsidize programs for the truly needy. They are completely insulated from the harsh realities of life because they are sucking off of us and they have less and less to show for it. Also, they should only have 3 to 4 weeks vacation. By my count they have about 8 weeks vacation. Who gets that kind of time off in the real world? Also, PACs and Super PACs should be dis-allowed. Absolutely no campaign contributions from private corporations. I know the SC ruled that corporations are like people and so can contribute, but all the SC did was interpret the current law as saying that corporations are like people. It's just a law the Congress wrote before. They can change it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2017Someone from Boston, MA writes:
I think it’s time to put the questions on the ballot and let the people decide 1. Should there be term limits for Congress and Senators 2. Should they have the same healthcare insurance that they pass for their constituents 3. Should all federial employees pay their fairshare for their healthcare coverage. 4. Should the US continue giving money to countries who openly want to destroy us 5. Should felons be allowed to run for officeREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 27th, 2017Someone from Antioch, CA writes:
Nancy Pelosi makes over 800 a year. Really is that where my taxes go and I pay for her free Healthcare while barely making ends meet. This is not right.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 12th, 2017India M. from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes:
You are considering cuts to Federal employees benefits, have you included yourselves as you are paid from the same source and perform the same duties as other Federal employees. Federal employee benefits include Congress and their staff, so do not exclude Congress benefits from reductions considered and/or approved.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 13th, 2017Someone from New York, NY signed.
Sep 13th, 2017Nelson C. from Bemidji, MN signed.
Aug 12th, 2017william e. from Worcester, MA signed.
Jul 31st, 2017Someone from Huachuca City, AZ writes:
As was said earlier they (Congress and Senate) should not have all the benefits that the taxpayers provide and then pass bills to try to take things away from taxpayers. The retired people on a fixed budget watch the cost of everything from Insurance to groceries just go up and up and Congress is looking to "FIX" Social Security and Medicare to try and cut cost. Enact a 25% income tax across the board cut the benefits and retirements for Congress and Senate let them live on social security and the same health plan we do.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 26th, 2017Someone from Avilla, IN writes:
Senators and Representatives or any elected official should not have healthcare paid for by taxpayers. We can not allow them to have insurance we can not have ourselves. They vote to take ours away while we pay for theirs. I Enough. If they have healthcare, we should have healthcare. I was really upset that Senator McCain voted yes after receiving life saving surgery we paid for. Do not misunderstand, I want him to have whatever he needs as long as we have the same. Why should I pay for ins I can't have. I believe PES should all be covered with no increase in premiums.I believe there should be a standard fair price acrossed the board for medications, hospital stays, surgeries, office visits, DME, and all procedures. I don't think hospitals should be allowed to charge 10.00 for an asprin. I think ER visits should cost the same as regular dr. visits. Anything the insurance charges over the contracted amount should be paid by the government or wrote off. Maybe then some overcharging will stop. I don't think we should pay for elected officials insurance anymore. They are trying to take our awayREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 25th, 2017Jill M. from Raleigh, NC writes:
You need to be in the same healthcare boat as the rest of the country in order to see how to stop it from sinking- and be motivated to fix it quickly!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 18th, 2017Someone from La Plata, MD writes:
Term limits please!!!!! They should get the same health care everyone else does...watch how fast they fix the system!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 18th, 2017Lori B. from Dickinson, TX signed.
Jul 18th, 2017Tina G. from Davenport, IA writes:
Stop making congress rich - they don't represent most people who struggle.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 27th, 2017Vincent M. from Brooklyn, NY signed.
Jun 25th, 2017Someone from Montgomery, AL writes:
I want term limits! I want Congress to have the same retirement and health insurance as every other citizen whom they represent has! Why should they be entitled to anything better than whom they legislate laws for?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2017Valorie S. from Chattanooga, TN writes:
I agree the Senate and House should have their salaries decreased to 100,000 per year permanently.They are supposed to be servants for our country.The minimum wage has not been increased yearly but the government has continued to give themselves increases?Minimum wage should now be at 15 per hour, which is a livable wage for the working class. Sadly the government has put their needs before the needs of The People. I vote for government greed to end.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2017Someone from Denver, CO signed.
Jun 18th, 2017Someone from Lynn, MA signed.
Jun 3rd, 2017Randall Scott C. from Hardshell, KY writes:
I support this petition .Congress and senate can receive a cut to their benefits , lose air and central heat , disservice with foods ,water , cleanse chamber , and fewer police on duty for TAKING monies from the needy and others.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 24th, 2017Al K. from Geneva, IL writes:
The changes made in the new health care plan will be devastating to me as a consumer, as well as affecting my ability to continue providing health care. Primary Care, my field, has been hit hardest by all the governmental changes and have made my job outrageously stressful and difficult. The only solution I can see is to remove the current insulation the Senate and Congress enjoy with their premier special plan that no one else in the country has access to. Any laws you pass MUST affect you, our elected representatives, in the same way it affects us!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 24th, 2017Al K. from Geneva, IL writes:
The changes made in the new health care plan will be devastating to me as a consumer, as well as affecting my ability to continue providing health care. Primary Care, my field, has been hit hardest by all the governmental changes and have made my job outrageously stressful and difficult. The only solution I can see is to remove the current insulation the Senate and Congress enjoy with their premier special plan that no one else in the country has access to. Any laws you pass MUST affect you, our elected representatives, in the same way it affects us!REPORT COMMENTS
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