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“I do not want Betsy DeVos anywhere NEAR deciding what constitutes proper training of anything regarding schools. She is incompetent and needs to go. I do not support any bill that gives the current federal government a say in the education and safety of my students.”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should There be National Training Standards for School Resource Officers?

“The inconvenience of oversight should not be a reason to eliminate such oversights. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Omnibus Includes Digital Search-and-Seize CLOUD Act

“As the state of Nebraska and the US looks to address the opioid epidemic, please remember there are legitimate needs for pain management. Many chronic pain patients feel they are treated as criminals when simply trying to access medications that they need in order to make it through their days. Pain…”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Trump Unveils Three-Pronged Opioid Plan

“There was an armed security or resource officer at the time of the shooting in Florida. There was a resource officer present at the Columbine shooting. The day I’m asked to be the one armed to do my job -educating children- will be the day I sadly find a new profession. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should Teachers be Allowed to Carry Guns in Schools?

“This is opening the door to vilify and criminalize abortion. Where are the data that even prove this is a valid, medical concern. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Punishing Healthcare Providers For Not Trying to Save Infants Who Survive Attempted Abortions

“Too bad we are more concerned about freedom abroad than freedom at home. Focus on your own actions. Your own sanctioned silencing of your public. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should the House Condemn Iran’s Crackdown on Peaceful Anti-Regime Protests?

“It’s time to be consistent on things like state and individual rights. It’s time to see that this is the will of the people. It’s time to stop failed policies that harm families and communities. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should the Feds Not Interfere if People & Businesses Comply With State Marijuana Law?

“This is a step in the right direction for term limits. A shorter amount would be even better. Stop the control. Return politicians to a servile role. Pay them a teacher’s salary while you’re at it. Maybe they won’t stick around as long. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should Members of Congress be Limited to Serving 18 Consecutive Years in Office?

“It is time for politicians to remember they are public servants. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should Former Members of Congress be Permanently Banned From Lobbying?

“We can pay when you pay. I’m tired of politicians and their games. And lies about those who “don’t pull themselves up” from disparity. Or (ab)use the system. Congratulate each other on lining your buddies’ pockets while even the most “middle class” of us live in daily fear that the carpet is about t…”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should Members of Congress Get Pay Cuts Each Year Until the Budget is Balanced?

“There is no war on Christmas. This is lunacy ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Does the House Need to Speak Up Against the "War on Christmas"?

“Net Neutrality must remain. I am tired of all of these plots to line the pockets of corporations while the citizens suffer. Everyone deserves open access to the internet. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Preventing ISPs From Blocking or Throttling Content While Allowing Paid Prioritization

“End redistribution of wealth to the top! They want to have their cake and eat it too. If redistribution of wealth to those in need is not acceptable to republicans, neither should funneling it all to the top. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Cutting Taxes for Individuals and Businesses

“This is a sham to further advance the anti-climate change crowd and allow the perpetuation of non-scientific beliefs on scientific facts. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: EPA Considering Public Climate Debate

“How will it be ensured that someone with a concealed carry permit isn’t traveling through restricted states, even if their final destination allows concealed carry?”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Letting People With Concealed Carry Permits Carry Their Gun In Other States & Improving Background Checks

“Mar-alago is NOT the “winter White House”. When is enough, enough. Barely one year in....”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should the Secret Service Get Overtime Pay in 2017 and 2018?

“As most people begin smoking before 18, this wouldn’t change much except maybe in illegal acquisition of cigarettes. Also, our country needs to decide if you’re an adult at 18 or not. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should the Federal Government Raise the Age to Buy Tobacco to 21?

“Time to end collusion and profits for politicians at the cost of citizens. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Banning Former Members of Congress From Lobbying Current Members of Congress

“Since many people lack home internet service, but would likely have a phone with web browsing capabilities, all Government sites should be mobile-friendly. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Should New or Updated Federal Websites be Mobile Friendly?

“Children deserve access to healthcare no matter their family’s situation. As an educator, I see the direct and indirect effects of lack of access. Please support our children. ”

- OCTAVIA B

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In Response to: Reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) & the Community Health Centers Program