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“I am fed up with people who for any problem say "Its a state problem". 40% of the forest in California is Federal (National Forests, National Parks, etc.) it is very definitely a federal problem. Yet, the forest service has been underfunded for years, and because of fires all over the western US h…”

- RICHARD V

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In Response to: Wildfires Becoming Increasingly Destructive ― Where Do They Occur Most Often?

“In my opinion the impeachment inquiry is like a grand jury proceeding. As such it serves as a fact finding body, and its task ultimately is to determine if impeachment is warranted. As such the calls for transparency and public hearings are not justified at this time. I will say too much informat…”

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In Response to: Graham, McConnell Introducing Resolution Condemning Impeachment Inquiry - Do You Support It?

“The Republican spin machine has been in full swing. It is totally irrelevant if the Biden's committed any crimes. The question is did Donald Trump ask a foreign government for help in winning an election. The transcript of the phone call indicates that he did. Is it a high crime or misdemeanor?…”

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In Response to: White House Releases Unredacted Memo of Trump's Call with Ukraine's President

“Countable has misstated this bill!! The bill would have the US pay for instance Mexico to send identified criminal Panamanians back to Panama, rather than just releasing them so that they can continue their way to the US. It is a bad bill, but It seems to me that most of the comments posted here co…”

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In Response to: Should Homeland Security Offer Financial Aid to Help Foreign Gov’ts Repatriate Their Citizens Who Threaten U.S. National Security?

“I want a president that follows our laws, not an autocrat who does whatever he wants. ”

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In Response to: Trump’s Hardline New Border Plan

“This bill is a red herring. Notice that nothing is said about the benefits of the rule just costs. The intent is to prevent ANY new regulatory rules from being passed. ”

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In Response to: Should More Info About the Cost of Federal Mandates in Bills & Regulations be Available to Congress & the Public?

“The judges are not legislating. They are looking at the law and deciding if it is constitutional. My understanding is that an injunction can only be announced if the injured party suffers irreparable harm if the policy goes into effect. ”

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In Response to: Should Judges be Banned From Issuing National Injunctions?

“This bill is dead on arrival. I doubt that the savings are there in any case. ”

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In Response to: Cutting $25 Billion in Welfare & Tax Credits From Unauthorized Immigrants to Pay for the Border Wall

“Don’t fund the wall, instead spend the money on comprehensive immigration reform. For instance by providing enough immigration judges so asylum requests can be adjudicated in a timely manner. Also provide a path to permanent residency for illegals who have been here for 5 or more years, and have not…”

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In Response to: The DC: Michael Cohen gets three years in prison, and... 💰 Do you want Congress providing funds for a border wall?

“This isn’t a question about birth rite citizenship! It is a question about presidential powers!! If you believe the president can amend the constitution by executive order then you must recognize that he can ban all guns or declare that the national religion is Islam, in the same way. It is a path…”

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In Response to: The DC: 🍼 Ending birthright citizenship, and... 🖐🏽 Should the U.S. ban spanking?

“Stock buybacks artificially inflate the price and , because capital gains are taxed at a lower rate another way for the rich to avoid taxes. ”

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In Response to: Should Stock Buybacks be Prohibited?

“This is best handled by the states. The federal authorities have more important laws to enforce. ”

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In Response to: Should It be a Federal Crime to Leave a Pet in a Confined Space Where It Could Die?

“Cut it out you hypocrites, Hillary’s emails are a big deal, but many people with access to Top Secret information without a proper clearance is OK! For security purposes we need to know how many people have interim clearances. ”

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In Response to: Should the White House Report to Congress on the Status of Employees With Security Clearances?

“It’s not the best, but if this will stabilize the markets, then it will provide time to implement some form of single payer. ”

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In Response to: Bipartisan Healthcare Stabilization: Funding Subsidies, Improving State Waivers & Revising the Employer Mandate

“This needs to play out in the courts. There is a legal question if cities can be compelled to pay to house illegals while waiting for INS to pick them up. ”

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In Response to: SLAP Act: Making it a Crime For Officials in Sanctuary Cities & States to Obstruct Immigration Enforcement

“This bill is another case of micromanagement by a Representative. I fell sure it is to be used to help his reelection chances. I trust the military to do the right thing. ”

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In Response to: Preventing Bowe Bergdahl and Other Military Deserters From Getting Back Pay

“Dynamic scoring is guesswork. I believe the Republicans assumption that their tax cuts will generate 3% economic growth is an example. We need to stay with facts in budgeting. ”

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In Response to: Should Federal Budget Estimates Analyze a Bill's Overall Economic Impact?

“I believe the people of each state need to decide this, not a group of politicians in Washington. ”

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

“I like the idea of the IRS disclosing the individuals and corporations that are receiving tax credits. If we knew who was getting these credits then the current "tax reform" bill could close some of these loopholes. Senator Flake could push for that when the bill hits the Senate or is his bill just …”

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In Response to: Should the IRS Disclose Information About Entities Getting Special Interest Tax Credits?

“Fix the ACA or Medicare for all. ”

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In Response to: Should Congress Eliminate the Obamacare Board that Suggests Medicare Cuts?