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“Seems pretty obvious that time is required to properly and thoroughly review and debate complex proposed legislation. Apparently we can no longer rely on common sense processes and etiquette in congress due to the highly contentious party behavior. Disappointing. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Do Senators (and the Public) Need More Time to Review Bills Before They Get Votes?

“Do I believe consumption needs to be taxed? Yes. Will this do anything to address the growing wealth distribution challenges this country faces? No. Sorry, the wealthy need to pay disproportionately higher taxes. I'm sure they'll be ok. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Income and Payroll Taxes be Eliminated and Replaced by a National Sales Tax?

“Continuing to grow the largest standing military in the history of the world, operating bases all over the world, and ongoing military action in dozens of countries without any formal declaration of war, for me is simply unacceptable. This is about continuing to grow the military industrial complex.…”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Authorizing $700 Billion in Defense Spending for Fiscal Year 2018

“Good incentive to get off fossil fuels. Unfortunately it likely hits those that can't afford to switch to EVs. But, I don't immediately have a better solution. Taxing oil and gas companies only results in price increases to the customers, so they end up paying anyways. However, it might cost less po…”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should the Gas Tax be Increased to Fund Transportation Infrastructure Projects?

“Please! This is a must have to undo the years of district manipulation. Our country is supposed to be a free and fair democracy, not a doctored and manipulated system designed to keep certain parties in power. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Reforming Congressional Elections Through Ranked Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts, and Independent Redistricting Commissions

“I'd need to read a lot more detail, but on concept i like that executives should not receive bonuses when the employees of the company don't even get inflation level increases. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Companies Lose Tax Breaks for CEO Compensation if They Don't Give Workers Raises to Cover Inflation?

“Having people without health insurance is not the solution. Fix the problem. Insurance companies shouldn't be allowed to just pull out of the exchange, and they shouldn't be allowed to dramatically increase rates. Yes, this means more government subsidy and this more taxes. Sorry if you're rich and …”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Unaffordable Care Act: Exempting People From the Individual Mandate Who Face Premium Hikes for Minimum Coverage or if There's No Competition on Their Exchange

“As I believe nobody should, but that's a bigger issue. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Members of Congress be Allowed to Carry a Concealed Weapon Anywhere (With Exceptions)?

“Stick to a single standard to reduce cost for the end customer. If the manufacturer has to deal with multiple regulations (50) it increases complexity and this costs. This gets passed on to the consumer In the price. Unnecessary. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Federal Standards for “Made in USA” Labels Supersede State Regulations?

“Not sure without reviewing all of the details. However, there should be some financial incentives for becoming a legal citizen. That makes sense to me, as opposed to viewing it as a penalty. ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Unauthorized Immigrant Taxpayers be Denied Refunds for the Child Tax Credit?

“Otherwise, what is the point of the legislative process?? ”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should the Senate Not Vote on Reconciliation Bills Unless a Hearing is Held?

“Good idea to help the less fortunate who typically struggle with such situations.”

- BRENDAN S

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In Response to: Should Employers Have to Change Workers’ Schedules Unless They Have a Good Reason Not To?