Obama’s “The Give Act”: Indentured Servitude
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Obama Requires American’s to SERVE, H.R.1388, “The Give Act” to reform the National Service Laws
HR 1388, will hit the House floor on Tuesday.It is called the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (The Give Act.) The House is scheduled to Rule this week. Sponsored by Democrat Representative Carolyn McCarthy (NY), Education and Labor Committee. The objective is to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Democrat Rep. McCarthy is sponsoring the bill with 25 co-sponsors, ALL Democrats, including Charlie Rangel.
There are 2 versions of Bill Number H.R.1388 for the 111th Congress
* Government the right to require individuals to give 3 years service under the guise of “volunteer†service
* It talks about uniforms and “camps.†They revise the word “camps†and call it “campus.†There is language about Seniors and Community organizations.
* “leverage Federal investments to increase State, local, business, and philanthropic resources to address national and local challenges
* encourage national service efforts to address pressing national challenges, such as improving education for low-income students, increasing energy conservation, and improving the health, well-being, and economic opportunities of the neediest individuals in the Nation;
* expand and strengthen service-learning programs through year-round opportunities, including during the summer months, to improve the education of children and youth and to maximize the benefits of national and community service, in order to renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the spirit of community to children and youth throughout the United States;
* increase service opportunities for our Nation’s retiring professionals
* encourage members of the Baby Boom generation to partake in service opportunities
* Civilian Community Corps shall be called the “National Civilian Community Corps”
* the Director determines appropriate “Uniforms”
**** Take note of the Miscellaneous Section (Title VI) of the Bill. Very Strange!!!
From the Misc. section, #6104: (6) Whether a workable, fair, and reasonable mandatory service requirement for all able young people could be developed, and how such a requirement could be implemented in a manner that would strengthen the social fabric of the Nation and overcome civic challenges by bringing together people from diverse economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
MANDATORY!
CO-SPONSORS(25), ALPHABETICAL
Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] – 3/12/2009
Rep Andrews, Robert E. [NJ-1] – 3/9/2009
Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [NY-11] – 3/12/2009
Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] – 3/9/2009
Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] – 3/12/2009
Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] – 3/9/2009
Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] – 3/9/2009
Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] – 3/9/2009
Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] – 3/9/2009
Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] – 3/12/2009
Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] – 3/9/2009
Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] – 3/12/2009
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] – 3/12/2009
Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] – 3/12/2009
Rep Miller, George [CA-7] – 3/9/2009
Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] – 3/12/2009
Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] – 3/9/2009
Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] – 3/12/2009
Rep Sablan, Gregorio [MP] – 3/9/2009
Rep Sestak, Joe [PA-7] – 3/9/2009
Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] – 3/12/2009
Rep Tonko, Paul D. [NY-21] – 3/9/2009
Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] – 3/12/2009
Rep Welch, Peter [VT] – 3/12/2009
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] – 3/12/2009
Part of Title VI says:
SEC. 6107. POWERS OF COMMISSION.
(a) Hearings and Sessions- The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this title, hold public hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
b) Powers of Members and Agents- Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section.
(c) Obtaining Official Data- Upon request of the Chairperson, the head of any department or agency shall furnish information to the Commission that the Commission deems necessary to enable it to carry out this title.
(d) Physical Facilities and Equipment- The Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the appropriate entities in the legislative branch, shall locate and provide suitable facilities and equipment for the operation of the Commission on a nonreimbursable basis.
(nods Billie)
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