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Give single people and non parents a break for once.We're being bled for large families.Eliminate the tax credit after the second kid and make taxes higher for burdening the system like the Duggars.

Submitted by Jim B. from ME in Taxes & Budget Jan. 3, 2015, 7:32 p.m.

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#1776

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Institute new "McCain Rich" tax brackets. When asked by Rick Warren in an interview early in the 2008 campaign, to define "rich" McCain said $5M made someone rich. So let's have McCain Rich tax brackets. All income, regardless of source, above $5M should be taxed at 10% more than the current top tax bracket. 10x that or $50M in income at 10% above that and so on in orders of magnitude of income and higher tax brackets on the super-rich, with the John McCain seal of approval.

Submitted by Joe in Wynnewood, PA in Taxes & Budget Dec. 12, 2014, 10:55 p.m.

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Research into how people learn definitively shows that active learning is incredibly more effective than lecture. Neuroscientists are now telling us that no real learning takes place unless the emotions are involved. But what the research shows is not, for the most part, being implemented in the classroom. We need a major revolution in education--even the business gurus are now saying that creative thinking is essential for survival in the 21st century..

Submitted by Suzanne Burgoyne, Curators' Teaching Professor of Theatre, University of Missouri in Education Jan. 7, 2015, 9:35 p.m.

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Lenders must keep at least the top or riskiest 20% of any loan made, insurance supervision must be maintained high enough to reduce lo losses, and capitalization ratios of 10% must be retained for all financial institutions. They need to regulated heavily since they use other peoples' money like governmtal institions.

Submitted by dan in Economy & Jobs Dec. 27, 2014, 3:14 a.m.

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Here's another idea - give businesses, regardless of size, a tax break for going green. Too many businesses(usually small to mid-sized)operate with old P.O.S. systems and "back PC"s. This is not good for the customers, employees, the environment, or the bottom line. If businesses knew they were getting money back for upgrading their systems, more probably would. In this economy, some can't(but probably should).

Submitted by J.T. in Economy & Jobs Dec. 11, 2014, 12:34 a.m.

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I have seen many poor people in my neighborhood stay dirt poor because we give them money for baby care, health-care, and housing in exchange for their GIVING UP THEIR JOB! Their self-esteem tanks, and so much more. We as communities need to pass laws which stop making poor people useless and instead help and train them to make good decisions without whipping out their self esteem!

Submitted by Sarah Melcher in Economy & Jobs Jan. 4, 2015, 5:46 p.m.

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All new infrastructure projects should be put on hold and all available funds used to repair and or replace our deteriorating infrastructure.

Submitted by jrhearsen in Infrastructure & Technology Dec. 9, 2014, 11:37 p.m.

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Like land Bank for Farmers, allow oysterman, and crabbers to collect unemployment for up to two years on an area, so that oysters and crabs in the Chesapeake can replenish

Submitted by karlmarchut in Environment Jan. 15, 2015, 5:44 a.m.

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#1788

58 votes

Tax people and businesses based on their impact on society. People who choose to be employed in the nonprofit or public services sector and businesses that have a social mission should pay a significantly lower tax rate, particularly if they are saving the government money or stretching public resources further by addressing social and environmental challenges.

Submitted by kjutze in Taxes & Budget Dec. 20, 2014, 9:08 p.m.

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All corporations with gross revenue of $50M or more should pay a minimum of 5% in income taxes per year and no less than a total of 20% cumulative over any 3-year period, 40% over any 5-year period. Corporations of $1B or more must pay a minimum of 10% per year.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Taxes & Budget Dec. 16, 2014, 12:40 p.m.

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Pay the farmers the 2012 disaster pmts that was due them. Farmers signed into the sure program 2012. They thought they would get that pmt. According to Secretary of Agricultural, it was in farm bill but was not funded. This should be funded. It would help thousands of farmers. Please look into this. Before ny others bills are submitted. If you have question call me. 641-895-0943.

Submitted by Donna S. from IA in Government & Elections Dec. 28, 2014, 7:12 p.m.

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Restore the Fairness Doctrine and make the moderator a neutral participant.

Submitted by capprich in Society & Community Dec. 11, 2014, 5:53 p.m.

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Create a Federal "First In Renewable Energy" 15 year program, with $25B/yr to funding renewable energy research, $25B/yr to funding high-capacity electrical transmission and storage, and $250B/yr. in subsidization of renewable energy installations and grid development, all tied to COLA +5%.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Environment Dec. 16, 2014, 3:10 p.m.

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Regulate all political commercials so that the ad contains a minimum of ~60% positive ideas that the person stands for & and ~15% on their background. Statements about what they will repeal are not counted as positive statements. Also, all yard signs and billboards must contain a positive position statement.

Submitted by John B. from MI in Government & Elections Dec. 9, 2014, 11:05 p.m.

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Change Public Policy to eliminate food deserts allowing the poor unfettered access to more healthy organic eateries and grocers in poor neighborhoods

Submitted by Roger M. from NY in Health Dec. 30, 2014, 3:28 p.m.

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can anyone or any group REALLY oversee what the military are up to? How do the people regain any degree of control over the military budget, over military engagements, etc. I also think we should pay our soldiers decent salaries instead of hiring mercenaries (private companies). Thank you. Denise Forant, Oakland, CA.

Submitted by dforant in Foreign Policy & Military Dec. 10, 2014, 9:40 p.m.

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Lower the definition of Full Time Employment to 30 hours . Require employers to prioritize hiring the unemployed and especially persons with disabilities.before hiring someone for a second job. Make ADA real not just a token gesture. Economic recovery will not be real until employment goals are set to stop discrimination against the currently unemployed. More workers i> tax base and < crime. workers are healthier and happier. > leisure <stress &> related business.

Submitted by fran h. from PA in Economy & Jobs Dec. 13, 2014, 11:18 a.m.

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There are zero middle and lower class people in our federal Congress. The only way to try to eliminate legislation without representation is to pass term limits. A long running ad campaign nationwide should be funded by collective progressive organizations to do this. Foundations should be contacted to help with funding.

Submitted by the answertothegap in Uncategorized Dec. 29, 2014, 10:21 a.m.

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An individual/family that is covered by a medical insurance plan/group! Should not have to pay 100% value for a medical procedure not covered by the medical insurance plan! The cost to the individual/family should be at the same discount rate that the medical insurance plan would pay if the procedure was a covered procedure. The individual/family did not leave the group/medical plan that the discount rate was agreed upon between the medical insurance plan/group and medical providers.

Submitted by Tom Spence in Health Dec. 11, 2014, 10:11 a.m.

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Our economic system requires endless growth to function but such a system is doomed because infinit growth on a finite planet is impossible. Policy makers are held hostage by narrow economic thought from economists that all preach growth in one form or another. But the pursuit of growth is causing our environmental and social problems. Policy makers need exposure to experts from economic fields such as ecological economics and biophysical economics that better explain the real world.

Submitted by Jared in Economy & Jobs Dec. 24, 2014, 1:57 a.m.

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#1788

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