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“I agree that there should be a focus on the real life impact on grandparents. In addition to resources, I believe financial requirements must factor in. Grandparents cannot absorb this responsibility without a significant impact on their income. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should a Federal Task Force Compile Resources to Help Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?

“I would like to know what the options are. At this moment, I don't trust that the tax would be actually spent on infrastructure and I question how the funds would be allocated to projects. When Congress finally gets around to infrastructure, I would hope the litmus test would be that projects are pr…”

- JULIE W

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

“I strongly support any common sense approach to districting. We cannot continue with the emphasis on winning in a census year to have the power to redraw the lines. Independence, fair representation and transparency are desperately needed to restore integrity in our elections. ”

- JULIE W

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

“Republicans are looking for a simple sales pitch. The analysis would need to demonstrate the impact on various parts of the population. I have to believe that all benefits accrue to the wealthy. ”

- JULIE W

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

“I can't judge whether the formula is reasonable or if there is some gotcha in the language. I am in favor of requiring legislators read any bill they will be arguing and ultimately voting on. I also believe that both parties have the same amount of time to review the document. ”

- JULIE W

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

“This would give the FBI the authority when needed versus onerous paperwork required from every foreign media outlet. First Amendment rights do not extend to foreign entities. Those are reserved for US citizens only. Russia may feel like they are part of the US, but they are not. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should Media Outlets Owned by Foreign Gov’ts (Like Russia Today) be Investigated as Foreign Agents?

“The only reason this bill has been brought is that the GOP is working hard to undermine progress on clean air. The companies have had enough notice. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Giving States More Time to Meet the EPA’s New Ozone Standards

“Congress knows the deadlines in advance. Like school, you shouldn't get an extension just because you haven't done your homework. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should Funding be Renewed Automatically to Prevent Gov’t Shutdowns and Slightly Reduced if Congress Doesn’t Act?

“Do not compromise on the basics Americans have come to rely on. Improve what exists. Do not let states make their own version. Congress needs to define and agree on goals first, then implementation. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should the Affordable Care Act be Repealed and Replaced With the American Health Care Act?

“The Republicans are going to privatize these organizations. At that point the books should be open. These businesses are now returning the money made back to the government. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should the Freedom of Information Act Apply to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

“This deadline has been on the books since the Obama administration. Figure out how to fund the government now and then spend time to agree on a proper budget. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Funding the Gov’t Until May 5 So Congress Can Negotiate a Broader Spending Deal

“The Democrats's position is not based primarily on "sour grapes." The reality is that Gorsuch did not provide satisfactory answers and he clearly is for corporations over people. The Democrats feel the Supreme Court is one of the few places individuals can be heard. Also funding from unidentified s…”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: The Senate is Taking Up Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

“This investigation must be aggressive with subpoena power. The former MI-5 agent should be interviewed because information in his dossier is being confirmed and is relevant. I am very concerned that Burr said specifically their investigation will NOT include Russia's influence during the Republican …”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Senators Warn About Continued Russian Meddling

“I agree with the Democrats' position. Take "repeal" off the table and then we will talk. We understand the issues, can work together on solutions that will benefit the American people and we must act to stabilize the insurance industry from the damage this GOP effort has caused. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Senate Democrats Agree to Work with Trump, on One Condition

“Contrary to rhetoric, federal funds still cannot be used for abortions. What Obama's regulation did was to ensure federal funding, when required, for health clinics. I assume this includes Planned Parenthood. Why are the GOP (made up of mostly white men) always denying family services (which include…”

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In Response to: Senate Votes on Abortion, Contraception

“Only if the premiums are affordable and the coverage is fair to women.”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should Small Businesses be Allowed to Form Associations for Buying Their Employees Health Insurance?

“I suspect there is fine print not in the summary. On its face, I support transparency. If an insurer is acting in the consumers's best interest, they shouldn't have a concern about showing their practices. ”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Should Federal Antitrust Law Apply to Health Insurance?

“If the current procedures are a barrier for this to happen, then by all means. The BA must have the tools it needs to hire and keep the best and brightest. My question is, why does this take an act of Congress? Does the head of the VA not have the flexibility to make his/her agency the best it can …”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Does the VA Need to Improve How it Recruits and Retains Physicians and Other Employees?

“First, the name is too long. Second, adding someone's name will not draw more attention to the program or attract a different population for the program. I would rather have wide focus of her contributions on the anniversary only. That would be an opportunity to advertise that the program even exist…”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Renaming a STEM Grant Program to Honor 100 Years of Women in Congress

“I can't believe that Congress must pass a bill for this to happen. Why is this not already part of Kelly's mission? Also, there are other real threats that we do not seem to have any focus on: cyber attacks, airborne poison and epidemics. Homeland Security has to be about so much more than immigran…”

- JULIE W

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In Response to: Conducting a Nationwide Terrorism Preparedness Exercise