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“This is not part of the president's scope of responsibility at all. Let the Library of Congress do its job”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Should the Register of Copyrights be Nominated by the President?

“Lobbyists already have enough say in govt. Plus, it is hypocritical to say a peer reviewed scientist is "tainted" by grant money, while giving a pass to industry funded lobbyists.”

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In Response to: Should the EPA Science Advisory Board be Reformed?

“This plan will do nothing in the long run to benefit anyone but health insurance companies. The name and the rules may be different, but the outcome is the same as the AHCA: millions losing coverage.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Sen. Rand Paul’s "Obamacare Replacement Act"

“Uhhh...yes. We can not leave the fate of the human race in the hands of ONE person. No matter who it may be. ”

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In Response to: Does the President Need to be Blocked From Launching a Nuclear First Strike Unless Congress Declares War?

“We shouldn't overturn regulations just because they are costly for certain interests (which you can bet will be a lobbyist field day)--they should be judged on their effectiveness to keep us safe and healthy now and in the future.”

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In Response to: Does a Commission Need to Review High-Cost Regulations and Recommend Their Repeal?

“The ACA is currently helping millions of people stay ALIVE. If you don't like an aspect of the law, work to make it better. If, however, you repeal the ACA and "replace" it with this sorry excuse for healthcare, you will be responsible for the death and disability of your constituents.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Draft Bill to Repeal and Replace Obamacare Leaked

“It is your responsibility as a REPRESENTATIVE of your region to hold town hall meetings with your constituents. We voted you in and can vote you out as you clearly aren't interested in fully participating in democracy.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Lawmakers Face Tough Crowds at Town Hall Meetings

“Clearly we need some transparency ”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Should the President be Required to Publicly Disclose His Tax Return?

“Unbelievable gerrymandering as retaliation. ”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Should the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals be Split in Two?

“Confidentiality breach not worth the superficial benefit”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Would Letting Certified Congressional Employees Access VA Health Records Help Vets Get Their Benefits Faster?

“Nothing but a thinly veiled excuse for discriminating based on religion. ”

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In Response to: Do Christians and Yazidis Facing Genocide in the Middle East Need Priority Admission as Refugees?

“Yes! If you have to get a warrant for paper files, you need one for electronic ones. This should not be a question.”

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In Response to: Before Searching Your Email, Should Law Enforcement Officials Have To Get A Warrant?

“We cannot simply begin overturning laws with the promise that "we will do better later." Come to the table with solutions, not complaints.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Does a Dept. of Education Regulation On Teacher Preparation Need to be Overturned?

“Brexit was promoted strongly by populist candidates like Donald Trump who openly advocate racism. The Brexit vote legitimized racist undercurrents just like Trump's election did here. It was an absolute disaster for the British economy. Trump was among the first and few "politicians" to congratulate…”

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In Response to: Should the House Call For a Trade Deal With Britain and Express Support For the Special Relationship?

“Complete waste of time and money to prove a political point. The FED is independent, full of qualified economists, and doing what it is supposed to be doing.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Audit the Fed: Does Congress Need a Review of the Federal Reserve's Operations?

“DHS is not an agency in a vacuum. They need to follow the rules that govern how they operate.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Does DHS Need to Comply With Federal Acquisition Policies In Obtaining Border Security Technology?

“If we don't have clean water, what do we have? Water is a fundamental human need. If our government has decided to stop providing that to us, the government serves no purpose.”

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In Response to: Should the EPA’s “Stream Protection Rule” be Repealed?

“WMDs are not the major threat facing our cities right now.”

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Does Homeland Security Need a Program Focused on Deterring WMD Attacks on Cities?

“Russia has overstepped its bounds again and again. If we acquiesce, this will never end.”

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In Response to: Should the U.S. Refuse To Recognize Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea?

- LAURA P

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In Response to: Should References to "Husbands" and "Wives" be Changed to “Spouses” In Federal Law?