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Stop Predatory Lending on Native American Lands! - The Petition Site
US Politics & Gov't (tags: government, legislation, predatory credits, dishonesty, economy, abuse )

Jelica
- 72 days ago - thepetitionsite.com

Low income people - which includes the vast majority of Native Americans who lack collateral, have poor credit and live paycheck to paycheck - are often easy prey to predatory lenders offering payday loans and tax refund anticipation loans (RALs). These p

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State Senator Pushes for Tougher Drunk-Driving Penalties
US Politics & Gov't (tags: government, state senate, legislation, Drunk Driving, MADD, penalties, crime, DUI, DWI )

Dee
- 87 days ago - timesunion.com

ALBANY -- State Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick) has introduced legislation that would increase penalties for driving drunk with a child under the age of 16 in the car, or injuring a child in an alcohol-related accident.

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Abolish Employment At-Will Doctrine - Take Action Now!
US Politics & Gov't (tags: americans, government, politics, employment, u.s., petition, activism, employers, employees, workers, rights, ethics, obama, congress, legislation, research, society, abuse, corruption, democrats, republicans )

SirRobert
- 89 days ago - thepetitionsite.com

Approximately 60 million American workers are subject to this employment doctrine, and every year it is estimated that 2 million workers are fired unjustly or without any reason given at all. This leads to a disasterous loss of homes, autos, insurance...

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Change.Org Action Alert: "Give Us Health Care Freedom Now!"
US Politics & Gov't (tags: HealthCare, Health Care, health, wellness, medical, doctors, nurses, hospitals, medicine, government, politics, activists, change.org, legislation, u.s., congress, Washington D.C., United States, HealthCareReform, americans, democrats, freedoms )

SirRobert
- 121 days ago - care2.com

Now is the critical time to take Health Care action! Lobbyists, Drug Companies, and Special Interest groups are already twisting the Health Care Reform Bill for their own benefit - not yours. These decisions will be locked-in and affect decades to come!

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It's Not Easy Being Green!
US Politics & Gov't (tags: climate-change, climate, weather, global-warming, science, tech, technology, environment, government, politics, democrats, republicans, pelosi, congress, lawmakers, law, legislation, vote, green, energy, world, news, business, health, society, americans )

SirRobert
- 136 days ago - politico.com

As House Democrats race toward a Friday floor vote on the controversial energy climate change bill, moderate lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are beginning to feel a little like Kermit the Frog, and wondering who is getting off the lily pad!

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The Left's New Deceptive 'Back-Door' Strategy To Silence Talk Radio
US Politics & Gov't (tags: government, politics, religion, obama, democrats, republicans, society, u.s., USA, americans, legislation, law, congress, FreedomofSpeech, freedoms, rights, ethics, FreeSpeech, FirstAmendment, constitution, news, petition, deception )

SirRobert
- 143 days ago - mrcaction.org

Special Audio Report & Petition: The Left has launched a new and even more deceptive strategy to implement the so-called "Fairness" Doctrine WITHOUT A CONGRESSIONAL VOTE!!! Take Action Now to protect your First Amendment - Freedom of Speech Rights!

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Strike a Blow for the Freedom of Speech TODAY!!!
US Politics & Gov't (tags: government, politics, obama, FreedomofSpeech, Free Speech, Free Press, rights, freedoms, petition, take action, constitution, legislation, President Barack Obama, democrats, republicans, u.s., USA, americans, congress )

SirRobert
- 144 days ago - care2.com

Time Sensitive: Politicians are preparing to limit our Freedom of Speech and Expression under the Constitutionally guaranteed First Amendment. Act Now or lose your rights and freedoms!!!

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A Modest Proposal: States Lose "Main Street Job Creation Act" Funding If Senators Vote Against It
US Politics & Gov't (tags: jobsm unemployment, congress, legislation, recovery and reinvestment bill, President Obama, Republicans, Democrats, corruption, bailouts, tax cuts, layoffs )

Blue
- 271 days ago - buzzflash.com

if both U.S. Senators vote against the "Main Street Job Creation Act" their state loses its entire allocation from the legislation.

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EarthJustice : Environmental Groups to Challenge Fed's Refusal to Limit Perchlorate in Drinking Water & Sue the EPA
US Politics & Gov't (tags: water, contamination, perchlorate, highly soluble, toxin, rocket fuel, health, risks, EPA, refusal, federal standard, safety, action, lawsuit, sue, California Senator, Rep, legislation, White House )

Alba
- 398 days ago - earthjustice.org

Rocket fuel toxin has tainted drinking water in 26 states, pregnant women & newborns at greatest risk. Defense Dep & Pentagon contractors lobbied 6 yrs to avoid fed drinking-water standard for perchlorate. >10 million have rocket fuel in drinking H2O...

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Women Thrive Worldwide - The Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH Act)
US Politics & Gov't (tags: usa, Africa, women, legislation )

- 620 days ago - womenthrive.org

If you haven't already done so, please sign this petition to your legislators to support the GROWTH Act.

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Panel Says Pull Your Gun If You Feel Endangered
US Politics & Gov't (tags: firearms, legislation )

- 623 days ago - azstarnet.com

The 5-4 vote came despite questions by several legislators as to whether that language would provide a legal defense for gang members caught waving their weapons, as they could say they were in fear a rival gang had threatened them.

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Please Sign This Open Letter to Moveon.Org Et Al re. Petitions to Topple The Thought Crimes Bill
US Politics & Gov't (tags: ACLU, Bill Of Rights, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, Citizens, College, Congress, Government, Hearings, Internet, Internet, Internet, Law, Legislation, Letters To The Editor, Rights, Terrorism, Thinking, Thought Crime )

- 666 days ago - opednews.com

Please sign this urgent request for petitions and public ads to help topple the passage of S. 1959 "The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act".

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Let Congress Know You Are Watching...
US Politics & Gov't (tags: congress, widgit, government, politics, usa, legislation, law )

- 779 days ago - opencongress.org

OpenCongress's new "Congress, I'm Watching" widget lets you announce which bills in Congress you support or oppose, while also sharing links to clear, up-to-date information that encourages others to get involved the legislation themselves.

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Take Action: Demand Accountability for Women's Health at the FDA
US Politics & Gov't (tags: FDA, Women's Health, Legislation, send letters, phonecalls, congress, elections, freedoms, healthcare, politics, ethics, government )

Barb
- 796 days ago - capwiz.com

Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the FDA Scientific Fairness for Women Act. Because Congress is facing many issues at the moment, a quick phone call would be especially helpful in bringing this bill to your House member's attention.....

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BEHIND THE SCENES: How the FISA Bill Got Passed - and COULD Be Overturned or Amended
US Politics & Gov't (tags: FISA, politics, Washington DC, legislation, US Congress, Mike MicConnell )

RC
- 818 days ago - washingtonpost.com

This Washington Post article is a long read but worth it. Get a peek at how "bizness" gets done in DC. AND - start pressuring your legislators to amend or get rid of the expansion - the new FISA bill only has a shelf-life of 180 days.

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