Should D.C. get Congressional representation?
480249
Yes. You could use the 'territory' rules that other places use, where the number of Representatives and/or Senators from DC (and maybe Puerto Rico) is smaller, because it isn't a state. But, it's hard to imagine a really good reason why the people of the Capital of the United States of America don't get to vote.
317094
No, I would not because of the electoral college system.  The electoral college system already skews democratic votes into a system that favors smaller states (the "Great" compromise).  As such, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands would then complicate an already skews the system for electing national representatives.  Thus, you would have to come up with a way the electoral college handles US territories with representatives. \n\nMoreover, the constitutional makes clear that senators can be no fewer than 2 and must come from a state.  Thus, the only way to limit them (assuming that they become a state) to 1 senator is to amend the constitution.\n\nHowever, keep up the big thinking as it is the only way improvement happens.  As Bobby Kennedy used to say, "Some people see things as they are and say 'why'.  I dream things that never were and ask 'why not'."
828484
Well, the country is too large to run a direct democracy, that fact must be put out there. Sure, you could try, but it would be agonizingly slow, especially if most of the country didn't understand what they were supposed to do, which, unfortunately, they probably don't.\n\nThat's why the United States has a representative democracy, or a republic. Basically, we vote in who we want to represent us with majority rule, and I believe we should keep it that way. Yes, it's slow, and can become corrupt, but you can't eliminate corruption. The thought of doing that is grand and all, but to eliminate corruption you would have to breed out emotions basically, because everyone has their own biases. They may not consider them biases, but they are.\n\nBasically, if someone can legally run for public office, I believe they should at least think of maybe trying. I plan on running for my district's house seat when I am legally able to. I'll probably fail the first few times, but I'd learn from my mistakes each kind. I just wish people would stop complaining that this is too corrupt and not do anything about it, like running themselves.
461774
I think they have a great chance to make large inroads into Congress.  That's if, as you mention, they don't find more ways to screw up.
86482
DC residents are just that, residents.  They are not citizens of DC.  They are citizens of other states where they receive representation.
1168181
Unlikey, in an average mid term year about 95% of all congressmen are re-elected. Any changes will be in extremely marginal districts and open districts.
1097428
My congressman is an assclown. I couldn't care less what he votes for. I think he just went to DC for the groupies.
501893
forget the state representatives, contact the congressmen to have it established in federal law. I always thought it was already, but perhaps the states I lived in growing up did the right thing.
172823
Contact your local congressman, and create a relationship with him and his staff.  Express your idea and be persistent.  They are generally responsive of their local constituents, as the ones that contact them are the one's likely to vote.  It wouldn't hurt if you got together with other members of the community to push your view as well.  If it is a very local matter, you can contact city officials and aks if you can include their support and endorsement of your "community action" in lobbying congress.
826197
If citizens voted on all of the issues, what would Congress do?  They're put in office to represent their district's votes.  If people voted on every issue (good luck with that), then it makes Congress useless.
998102
I agree, the size of the House of Representatives should be increased.\n\nI'm not convinced that it should be increased to 10,000 members.  They'd have to build a whole new wing the Capitol building, not to mention a few more office buildings and related facilities (not to mention find the money for over 9,000 new Congressional salaries and staff.)  However, one Rep for every 645,000 is way too few.  And I also agree that adding more seats would give better opportunities for third-party candidates to gain representation, which IMHO would benefit the nation by adding new voices and ideas to our legislature.\n\nAnd perhaps the District of Columbia would finally get a real seat or two in Congress.  D.C. not having real representation & floor votes is wrong on so many levels.
840489
The members of the Congress are elected by the people in their state or districts.  Thus, they represent the people in national issues and decides for the in the Congress.  In so doing, they are representives of the people to the national level.
121852
It is one of the 12 federal appeals courts from federal district court in the circuit. Each is equal. Many Supreme Court cases are taken to resolve contrary Circuit Court opinions.\nBut the D.C. is really the most important because all federal administrative agencies are sued or sue in Washington.\nIt is a likely spot for appointment to the Supreme Court
1062077
How about never!  This will never happen because of the good ol' boy network.  You know you scratch my back I'll scratch yours scenario.  Washington is full of people that are money hungry and I think they have lost the heart of the people.  In my opinion there's only a handfull, 10% maybe,  that are real politician that do not forget who put them in office and stand up for right!
469486
Contact your senators and congressmen by email:\nhttp://www.congress.org
1166552
You could call your local board of elections. They will tell you. Your Congressional district should be on your voter card
14336
Contact your US Representative or US Senator.  Their office staff will be able to assist you on this matter.  Since they represent you, they are able to introduce legislation in the Congress.