H.R.1444 - Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

To establish the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to study methods of improving and promoting volunteerism and national service, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To establish the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to study methods of improving and promoting volunteerism and national service, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act as introduced.

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3/11/2009--Introduced.Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act - Establishes the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to make recommendations to Congress for: (1) improving the ability of individuals to serve others; (2) training leaders in public service organizations to better

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3/11/2009--Introduced.Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act - Establishes the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to make recommendations to Congress for:
(1) improving the ability of individuals to serve others;
(2) training leaders in public service organizations to better utilize individuals committed to national service and volunteerism as they manage human and fiscal resources;
(3) identifying solutions to the barriers that make it difficult for some individuals to volunteer or perform national service; and
(4) building on the foundation of current service and volunteer opportunities. Specifies topics to be addressed by the Commission, including deterrents to service, a mandatory service requirement, and the need for a public service academy.

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04/13/09
GOP CONGRESSWOMAN WARNS ABOUT AMERICORPS

quietly introduced HR 1444. It’s identical to Title VI and can be brought forward at any time over the next two years and, if passed, will fit neatly into ...

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04/08/09
Polls: Obama approval rating at 56, 61 percent

And what's up with rep mcdermott who is co-sponsoring the mandatory service bill HR 1444? Does this work with HR 45 sec 801 that exempts all government ...

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04/01/09
THE OBAMA MACHINE AFFIRMS FEAR OF LOSING OFFICE

Representative James McDermott (D-WA), member of the Progressive (read that Marxist) Caucus is right in the game, introducing HR 1444 to make “voluntary” ...

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03/15/10
Obama: 'We've Go to Do Something' on Health Care

Did you guys hear Obamas new program called HR-1444? If you didn't, google it. You'll be surprised. HogsBoysMavsCards March 16, 2010 at 1:01 am. If you get ripped of by a corporation, sue them. Don't shop with them, hurt them where ...

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03/09/10
Why America Will Fail - The Conclusion | RuggedNews.com

H.R.1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act : H.R.1751 American Dream Act : Same as S.729. H.R.1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 : Same as HR2454-HR2998. H.R.1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 ...

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02/23/10
The Betrayal » THE OBAMA MACHINE AFFIRMS FEAR OF LOSING OFFICE ...

Representative James McDermott (D-WA), member of the Progressive (read that Marxist) Caucus is right in the game, introducing HR 1444 to make “voluntary” mandatory, an oxymoron if ever there was one. He undoubtedly has received a pat on ...

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