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Ask Congressman David Jolly (R-FL) and Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) about the issues that are most important to you -- then vote and tell others! Watch the Florida Open Debate for U.S. Senate right here on Monday, April 25, at 7:00 pm EDT. All questions will be chosen from among those that receive the most votes online.
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158

Should fundraising by legislators during regular working hours be abolished?

Any civil servant would be fired for campaigning on government time. Why do members of Congress get away with it?

Submitted by: Arthur L. from WA
April 22, 2016, 11:06 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
105

How do you feel about future relationship with Cuba?

We deal with China why not Cuba?

Submitted by: Max Z. from FL
April 24, 2016, 7:36 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
157

Given that Norway is honoring Edward Snowden with the Ossietzky Prize for "outstanding efforts for freedom of expression", should the U.S, refrain from pushing extradition?

Given that Norway is honoring Edward Snowden with the Ossietzky Prize for "outstanding efforts for freedom of expression", should the U.S, refrain from pushing extradition?

Submitted by: Holly R. from CT
April 21, 2016, 9:57 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
96

What are you going to do to help factory workers working for U.S corporations?

People working in the clothing industry who are making our clothes are notoriously abused. What are you going to do so we never see anything like the tragedy at Rana plaza again?

Submitted by: julia m. from CO
April 24, 2016, 3:04 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
161

How long is it going to take to educate and train the unemployed?

Since the collapse of the national economy, well educated and trained individuals were left unemployed. There is untapped talent in the job market. Are companies willing to put money in their pockets?

Submitted by: Bruno C from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:02 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
94

What will you do to extend the 2014 ABLE Act to all who are disabled?

The 2014 ABLE Act allows disabled people qge 26 or younger a savings account up to $100,000 for their needs. Anyone older than 26 who's disabled doesn't get that opportunity, and most are impoverished

Submitted by: sfrobink from CA
April 21, 2016, 6:47 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
161
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Can we fix the law so fathers have a chance at custody of their own children?

Fathers are playing from behind when it comes to equal parenting/equal rights for their children. It takes two to make a baby but in a divorce the mother is granted custody and the father gets visits?

Submitted by: Mcrown from CO
April 20, 2016, 12:11 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
170

Why are foreclosures still happening hundreds throughout the nation daily.

After all the white papers,and all the fines and settlements are Big Banks/Servicers being allowed to foreclose on fraudulent,deceptive,and misleading loans and courts and judges help them?Why?

Submitted by: DonDadda from CA
April 21, 2016, 1:54 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
100

Are there any areas of scientific study that you think are bogus?

The overwhelming majority of scientists say global warming is caused by humans; many people ignore that info. Do you disregard any scientific theories based on your "gut" or do you believe in science?

Submitted by: The Chris Lapakko from MN
April 21, 2016, 1:31 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
96

What do you think of the racial divide in how people are treated in America?

In many states we have seen economic and criminal injustice plauge poor, minority communities like flynt michigan, is it right for America to neglect its own citizens rights to be treated equally?

Submitted by: Brently C. from MA
April 21, 2016, 2:25 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
143

What Will You Do In Order To Provide Low-Income Families Health Care?

When ObamaCare became law, FL Gov. Scott retaliated against the gov't which did hurt many people. Among them was Charlene Dill. She died and left behind a family of 4 because of Gov. Scott.
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Submitted by: Alex Meilan from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:01 p.m.
Issue area: Health
114
Submitted by: Andy Broos from Belgium from CA
April 22, 2016, 1:31 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
113

Would you prioritize reducing homelessness before accepting any foreign refugee?

Almost 2 million homeless need our help in the United States.

Submitted by: Dreadnaught from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:12 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
180

Would you support the development and expansion of genetically-engineered foods?

Given the overwhelming scientific consensus that they are not harmful and increase efficiency, keep prices low, how will you support modern technology?
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Submitted by: coolaj56 from NY
April 19, 2016, 6:18 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
95

Would you guarantee public defenders for all defendants in immigration courts?

Immigrants are for more likely to win their cases when they have legal counsel. However, we waste countless dollars and destroy countless families unnecessarily deporting people who could stay.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, noon
Issue area: Civil Rights
105

Are you in favor of free speech, even if a person's position is unpopular?

We live in a world where it's hard to know what to say anymore without a fear of offending someone. I'd like to hear the candidates talk about how we can fix that. Everyone has a right to speak.

Submitted by: Erin from WI
April 22, 2016, 1:15 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
159

Why has trickle down economics failed to improve the standard of living for the majority of Americans and what do you propose that we replace it with?

Why has trickle down economics failed to improve the standard of living for the majority of Americans and what do you propose that we replace it with?

Submitted by: Will Barnes from TX
April 22, 2016, 2:57 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
93

Will you protect the rights of patients with chronic pain diseases get meds?

New recommendations for prescribing opiods don't take into account the millions who are "patients not addicts". More people are killed by alcohol than prescription drugs. Nobody should suffer in pain.
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Submitted by: Freethinker from TX
April 22, 2016, 12:59 a.m.
Issue area: Health
101

Should any future war resolutions have a mandated tax attached?

While taxes were cut on the wealthiest and corporations we ran up huge debts in 2 wars. War profiteers gain and we pay, and pay still.

Submitted by: Arthur L. from WA
April 22, 2016, 10:44 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
139

If the government owns patents on cannabis how can it have no medical value?

Please examine the link for a sample of medical patents for cannabis including ones owned by the US government. They cannot claim no medical value when they own the patents.
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Submitted by: Jeffrey D Lee from SC
April 21, 2016, 11:20 p.m.
Issue area: Health
153

Would you support an end to exclusionary zoning?

Every politician takes an oath to protect and defend the constitution. We all have a right to life. Shelter is a necessity of life. So we should be free to be happy in a home of our own choosing.

Submitted by: James Herman from OH
April 19, 2016, 8:10 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
113

The police see society as the enemy, what will you do to change that?

Something has changed with police, and that change is not good. I've heard Police being referred to as hired killers. This needs to end, now! I'm curious what you will do to change that?

Submitted by: 45thronin from CT
April 21, 2016, 8:40 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
83

Do you support the release of genetically modified mosquitoes to remove Zika?

The British Company Oxitec is getting resisted from the residents of the Florida Keys because they want to test Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to remove Mosquitos carrying Zika. Do you support them?
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Submitted by: Anthony Ljuljdjurovic from CT
April 21, 2016, 7:28 p.m.
Issue area: Environment

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