By Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal - At a time when our nation faces great challenges on various fronts -- and trust in one another and key institutions is at a historic low -- expanding opportunities...
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Star Tribune: AmeriCorps Deserves the Nation’s Full Support
By The Editorial Board - Given the nation’s persistent achievement gap, growing elderly population and soaring student loan debt, a strong case can be made for AmeriCorps’ expansion this year. There’s no good argument for its demolition.
Read More »The Joplin Globe: Budget Cuts Proposed for AmeriCorps, Catalyst of Joplin’s Tornado Recovery
By Emily Younker - Courtney Powell signed on for a 10-month term with AmeriCorps in January 2013 for personal reasons, drawn to the promise of a financial award that could help pay off her student loans...
Read More »Defense One: Beyond the Military: Why the US Needs More National Service Options
By Stephen Hadley - Building a next generation of American foreign policy and national security leaders requires new options for national service.
Read More »Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Proposal to Cut National Service Funding
The Committee’s proposal would reduce the federal budget for national service by 20 percent and cut AmeriCorps by 20,000 positions nationwide
Read More »House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Cut National Service Funding
The Committee’s proposal would slash the national service budget by 34 percent
Read More »Appropriations Proposals in House and Senate Jeopardize Services for Veterans, Students, Military Families and Communities Recovering from Natural Disasters
Voices for National Service Calls for Federal Investment in Cost-Effective National Service Programs in Face of Appropriations Markups in Both Chambers
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