OpenGov - Open Government Brainstorm Rulemaking

The citizenry cannot genuinely contribute to government discourse when they live in the shadow of fear and oppression. Laws and statutes such as the Patriot Act allow the government to move in silence and darkness, diminishing accountability and leaving the people in a state of fear. American federal government is not based on the premise of oppression, it is based off of liberation and personal accountability. Wiretaps,... more »

Certain laws and regulations, as well as the manner in which certain agencies interpret these laws and regulations, affect the ability of agencies to engage and collaborate with the public. Among these laws and regulations are the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), and the Anti-Pass-The-Hat Provision (in the Treasury... more »

In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the national health care debate must include an open and honest analysis of Single-Payer Health Care. We need a thorough analysis of Single-Payer and how it would affect the quality and costs of our health care system, compared to other proposals being discussed.

In 2003, Barack Obama stated: "I happen to be a proponent of a Single-Payer universal health care plan. We... more »

For our lawmakers to start following the constitution. And stop making silly laws all for political correctness. Political Correctness has hampered Common Sense.

I think all laws should be read out loud in the debates and then voted on. Also I think a copy the summary should be mailed to every voter. With a ballot attached. If in 60 days of passage the public says no it is defeated. Because the current system does not represent the majority of the common people.

They got it right after the first depression. Re-install the act, break up the big banks from commercial lenders and fund managers.

 

Nothing is "Too Big To Fail." Tell the SEC to do its' dog-gone job or quit!

The Credit card bill passed last week ALSO contained the right to carry firearms in National parks.

WTF?

I though the President was not going to sign laws that contained nonsense strapped along to it. This is not the CHANGE i voted for. If the GOP won't agree to laws without these kinds of concessions - then the laws can't be passed and the Dems need to hold their opponents up for public scrutiny come next election.... more »

Eric Holder should explain why he did not punish the Black Panthers who intimidated voters and poll watchers.

Ron Paul’s Bill To Audit The Federal Reserve Now Has 182 Co-Sponsors
By admin • June 3, 2009

Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve (HR 1207) now has 182 co-sponsors, and the numbers keep growing!

This is history in the making, and victory is within reach. Imagine what will happen if HR 1207, The Federal Reserve Transparency Act, comes up for vote in Congress!

With more than 40% of the House of Representatives... more »

I propose a bill titled the "Congress Citizen ACT" which would give Congress the same benefits as the American citizens.

-Limit to 2 terms
-No lifetime pension or a pension of 50k a year standard across the board. Currently 2-3 times more generous than Corporate pensions.
-Same health insurance as the rest of the American public. Pay for your own, not with taxpayer money.
-Salary cap at 50k a year. Current Salary is... more »

Prohibit Campaign Contributions from non-voting organizations by requiring that funds be contributed by Natural individuals who are registered voters, limiting the maximum contribution to $5000.00 per voter, including the candidate, for any one election and requiring the funds be derived from the contributer's own income.

Immigration of Scientists and Engineers from around the world to US is one of the most strategic strength of this nation. In order to be at the forefront of the inventions and innovations of the 21st century US has to make legal incentives for Ph.D. students in Engineering and Basic Science majors to stay in US and contribute to the advance of science and technology after they have completed their studies here. We suggest... more »

This is what the vast majority that voted for President Obama wants; a single payer health care system that is sustainable for the foreseeable future.

 

Why can't we have our REPRESENTATIVES carry out our wishes, and not the wishes of "Big-Business?"

 

Remember, big-business caused the problem; they no interest in solving that which has made them RICH!

Every law should have an expiration date of at most 30 years. Let the legislature renew the law, but I'm tired of them passing new laws for every new story and forever eroding our rights.

 

All we do is add laws. What about cleaning the books and removing old laws?

 

Let's simplify the crazy complexity of our legal system.

The complexity of filing taxes should be simplfied and made easier for Americans instead of taking 36 hours on average to even complete them.