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July 28, 2009

Congressman McCarthy,

It is essential that the corruptive influence of “big-money” be taken out of our “democratic” process. Industry should have a voice or “say” in that democratic process, but as it stands now, those entities with the larger bankrolls far exceed their proper influence. It is this imbalance that creates deep apathy and disdain for the elective process AND for those elected under that imbalance. It should be the policies and stands on issues of a candidate that p… Continue

February 18, 2009
Congressman Conyers,

Thank you for your efforts and perseverance in the prosecution of Karl Rove. I believe him to be an arrogant manipulator of policy within the Bush Administration and possibly beyond. I also believe him to be traitorous in that he has caused much damage to our country in order to benefit and "elevate" himself and his cronies in a multitude of ways. He has NOT acted on behalf of the vast majority of citizens and his policies have caused much suffering for th… Continue

July 21, 2009

Congressman McCarthy--

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Dear Tom and Diane:

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me in support of reforming our health care system.

I couldn't agree more; our current health care system must be reformed so that health care is more affordable and accessible to all Americans. I strongly believe that our… Continue

i'm somewhat unsure as to the actual history and need/motive for the concept and procedure of filibuster. i seem to recall it having something to do with protecting the political presence/“currency” of small(er) states. things get tweeked over time and depending on the needs of the tweekers regardless of political party. can anyone inform on this and then begin a conversation as to how we can eliminate the abuses? i think that might be a start in creating a more functional congress.

also, what… Continue

July 23, 2009

Dear Senator Feinstein

We were very disappointed to see where lobbyists for Big Coal were able to prevail in vital wording within the House energy bill. That wording repeals a key Clean Air Act provision; if passed as is that bill would lock in a new generation of dirty coal power and block many of the solar and wind power jobs that our country dearly needs.

While we realize that the bill does some good things, like improving energy efficiency, we also realize that it repeals a… Continue