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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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Would you support the creation of a national service corp?

There is no requirement that young Americans contribute to the welfare of the country by performing some type of national service, where persons of all backgrounds would work for the common good.

Submitted by: crodgers from MA
April 25, 2016, 2:45 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
117

How did Rick Scott get elected after committing the largest medicare fraud ever?

During Governor Scott’s prior tenure as CEO of Columbia/HCA about a decade ago, the hospital company was fined $1.7 billion for Medicare fraud.
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Submitted by: Chris H. from NY
April 21, 2016, 6 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
14

What do you think if all democrats in congress signed a pledge to oppose any cut in social program?

do you think that would be beneficial to our democracy, and is that scenario fundamentally different to the Taxpayer Protection Pledge you and nearly every other Republican in congress have signed?

Submitted by: Mark Ryan from VA
April 25, 2016, 8:05 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
752

Will you stop Big Polluters that dump toxins into FL rivers & flush into Lake O?

Large corporations have been flushing toxins into FL streams. These flow into Lake O. and are being flushed into the Caloosahatchee River. This in turn is destroying SWFL's ecosystem & tourism.

Submitted by: ThomasSWFL from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:31 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
608

Would you support a Carbon Tax and other emissions taxes?

We could raise $1.2 Trillion over 10 years while combating global warming and helping our oceans recover from acidification.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 9:38 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
34

Will you push to re-establish the pre 2007 FL Prepaid College plans?

In 2006 a four year university plan including tuition and fees bought for our newborn was under $15,000. In 2007 it was over $40,000 and still growing subsiquently we could not enroll or 2nd child.

Submitted by: Warren Danz from FL
April 22, 2016, 12:09 a.m.
Issue area: Education
115

What happened to the jobs the Bush tax cuts were supposed to create?

Bush tax cuts were supposed to create jobs and the trillions were supposed to trickle down. It's been 13 years....is it still trickling?

Submitted by: PeterK from TX
April 23, 2016, 1:17 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
58

Should representative be paid in the same manure as the military?

Would you support legislation to make elected official receive the same pay & benefits as active duty soldiers or veteran? No more or less.

Submitted by: MovingForward
April 21, 2016, 10:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Do you accept that Climate Change is the single greatest threat our world faces?

If *yes*, than will you support or put forth legislation that keeps more fossil fuels in the ground and green house gases out of our atmosphere? Will you fight for funding innovative projects/tech?

Submitted by: Jen Ant from RI
April 20, 2016, 11:29 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
285

Should we not eliminate the leasing of public land to big oil?

Most nations own and develop their natural resources as a public enterprise, with development limited by need and advanced planning. The revenues are placed in a national trust. Norway stands out.

Submitted by: Phillip D. from CO
April 21, 2016, 10:50 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
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
345

Like NASCAR driver uniforms, would you advertise your largest donors?

In the spirit of full transparency, and to the rampant issue of campaign donor bribery, we little voters need to know who you are really representing, since it surely is not us.

Submitted by: Reese Harris from CA
April 19, 2016, 8:39 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
603

Will you work to prevent Seniors being forced into homelessness via foreclosure?

A means-tested fund could be established whereby mortgages in default could be bought, the title held by the fund, and that equity bought from the fund by the mortgagee paying what (s)he can afford.

Submitted by: Scott L. from GA
April 19, 2016, 9:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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What will you do to improve voting, not just in Florida, but nationwide?

We continue to see the effects of voter suppression wreak havoc in this country. I personally would like to see Open primaries everywhere, a federal voting holiday, and auto voter registration at 18.

Submitted by: Joel305 from FL
April 20, 2016, 11:10 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
73

Will you guarantee the Freedoms guaranteed in our constitution, UNCONDITIONALLY?

The Equal rights of Women, children, non-whites, students, LGBTQ, and middle-class are being suppressed, denied, and threatened, daily. All these spend money. The economy will grow when Hate STOPS!

Submitted by: David5372 from IL
April 21, 2016, 9:22 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
277

Can Party Whip positions be abolished?

The sole purpose of the Party Whip appears to be to put the whim of the party elite above the needs of the public and block votes for bills that likely have some bipartisan support.

Submitted by: dond from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:42 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1

countrys with lower GDP can guarantee free healthcare and college why can't we?

There are several countries that guarantee health-care to all and even small countries like Slovenia give free college to all, I thought we where the best!!

Submitted by: Daniel E. from CA
April 25, 2016, 6:16 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
484

Do you care that people convicted of crimes in the past can't find employment?

People that have been convicted of crimes in the past have almost No chance of obtaining employment which is the Main cause of recidivism. How or would you do anything to improve this issue?

Submitted by: Guy T from NC
April 21, 2016, 1:28 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
54

How will people have income when their jobs are automated?

Should incomes depend on labor? The income benefits of automation are concentrated to the pockets of the owners of the machines. Shouldn't national income be more widely distributed?

Submitted by: Daniel Brockman from CA
April 22, 2016, 2:16 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
733

Do you have a plan to help seniors with rising housing and medical costs?

As a senior, I live on Social Security. Every year my rent goes up, even when my check remains the same. Is there no break for the elderly?

Submitted by: caroles from FL
April 18, 2016, 7:24 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
54

Would you consider creating a federally funded online university?

Student debt is over a trillion dollars. Would force cost coinstraints within the competitive and very profitable education industry. Could target critical needs within the government to justify cost
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Submitted by: chill from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:08 p.m.
Issue area: Education

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