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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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980

How will you reduce the US military budget to foster peace, economic well-being?

We spend a huge % of the US budget on military and war-related costs; instead, we should spend lots of this on peace-building, renewable energy, infrastructure, universal healthcare & education, etc.

Submitted by: Barbara
April 19, 2016, 8:12 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
968

Would you support laws preventing corporations from terminating retire pensions.

Companies such as GE and others have ended paying retirees their earned medical and pension benefits that were promised as part of their employment.

Submitted by: Mike from FL
April 22, 2016, 7:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
955

Will you back-Fed Criminal Investigation:Bush & Scott Free FL Land to Koch Bros?

Koch’s G-P spews 60M gal/day of toxins into the St. Johns River. A pipeline easement was issued by FDEP after a very distorted newspaper notice & no opportunity for an evidentiary hearing.
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Submitted by: Donia Connell from FL
April 20, 2016, 2:12 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
945
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would you end farm subsidies for GMO products, corn syrup and beef?

small organic farmers pay more in taxes and get few subsidies compared to the large corp's. that produce less healthy food. what would you do to help small family farmers and organic farmers.

Submitted by: Polly in Nebraska from NE
April 21, 2016, 10:53 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
936

Would you support ,free education,amnesty or reduced costs for college education

The cost of education is too high in our country. Would you support amnesty for loans owed? Would you be interested in free education funded by higher taxes on wealthier people and corporates?

Submitted by: Charles T. from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:36 a.m.
Issue area: Education
935
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Will you extend Social Security?

Will you sponsor a bill that would deduct FICA taxes from everyone's paycheck all year long?

Submitted by: Sara L from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:21 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
927

How can you justify the sale of assault style weapons to civilians?

Why does anyone need this grade of weaponry? The military requires vigorous training before a soldier is allowed to use assault style weapons, yet no such requirements exist for civilians.

Submitted by: C S. from FL
April 21, 2016, 7:03 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
917

should americans have the same health and retirement benefits as congress?

congress enjoys the best retirement and health care benefits in this country. why can't the american people have the same benefits as congress? single payer health care for EVERYONE and SS for ALL!

Submitted by: concerned from MA
April 24, 2016, 10:37 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
905

Why have both of you failed to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy?

Since most members of Congress are millionaires, do we really expect them to raise taxes on themselves?

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:59 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
905

Do you think all children deserve the same quality of K - 12 education?

Will you make it a reality? What year would you like to accomplish it by?

Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:43 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
903

Would you commit to 100% clean energy by 2050, with 80% by 2030?

Scientists say a transition to 100% clean renewable wind, water & solar power in FL will create 140,000 jobs, eliminate 3,000 air pollution deaths, help energy independence, and reduce terrorism risk.

Submitted by: MarkRuffalo from NY
April 24, 2016, 3:06 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
899

What will you do to improve social security?

Seniors have paid their portion throughout their working years but yet many are struggling due to annual COL expenses.

Submitted by: Sue from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:47 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
898

Replace subsidies for sugar&cornsyrup w/ subsidies 4fresh organic fruits&veggies

Will you promote public health by replacing current subsidies for sugar and corn syrup with subsidies for fresh organic fruits and vegetables?

Submitted by: 4Bernie from FL
April 23, 2016, 10:07 a.m.
Issue area: Health
895

Do you think the US should go 100% renewable energy. If so, how?

We are one of the countries that contribute a large amount of carbon to the atmosphere. As a post-industrial country we should be more responsible in our actions, so we are a better model for others.

Submitted by: Timothy F. from NH
April 21, 2016, 5:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
891

How will you support affordable long term care health insurance?

People are living longer and requiring more in-home and assisted living care over a longer period of time. Premiums for private long term care policies soon become prohibitive.

Submitted by: Joybird from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:14 a.m.
Issue area: Health
890

Where do you stand on a woman's right to choose?

Do you believe a woman has the right to make this difficult decision without government interference? Can women count on you to protect their rights?

Submitted by: KatieS from FL
April 24, 2016, 12:56 p.m.
Issue area: Health
881

What are you going to do to help unions regain their strength in America?

Unions help EVERYONE and everyone ESPECIALLY the middle class benefits from their strength. What will you do to help them fight against corporate greed and corruption?

Submitted by: levi from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
881

Can we require gun owners to participate in gun safety classes and use lessons?

There were at least 12,942 gun deaths in the US in 2015. Does the right to bear arms exclude the right to be responsible? Training classes, gun range classes and free gun locks are simply logical.

Submitted by: Cindy from AR
April 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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Would you work with a president of the opposing party to help Americans?

If the president elected in November is not from your party, would you work with her or him to accomplish meaningful legislative progress or would you focus on opposing the president's agenda?

Submitted by: Shaun M from MI
April 19, 2016, 10:13 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
864

Are you willing to reign in our military, shift to peace & domestic investment?

Massive military industrial complex budget for failed aggressive foreign policies that increase rather than decrease safety; a crumbling domestic infrastructure, crap healthcare and education etc

Submitted by: mars54 from AZ
April 20, 2016, 5:08 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
858

What are you going to do to undo Rick Scott's agenda with Big Oil?

How to halt fracking in the Everglades and offshore drilling in our Gulf and Atlantic Ocean waters?

Submitted by: Joann P from FL
April 18, 2016, 4:57 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
849

Do you support reforming the broken tax code?

The tax code has so many loopholes favoring and helping big businesses avoid taxes almost completely and giving them huge tax breaks and rebates.
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Submitted by: Rileyrocks678 from VA
April 21, 2016, 9:52 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget

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