House Proceeding 03-31-09 on Mar 31st, 2009 :: 0:38:45 to 0:41:55
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Carolyn McCarthy: the gentlelady from california. ms. matsui: mr. speaker, i yield three minutes to the gentlewoman from new york, mrs. mccarthy. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from new york is recognized for three minutes. mrs. mccarthy: i rise in support of h.r. 1388, the edward m. kennedy serve america act. i want to thank the leadership of my colleague for offering this opportunity. i want to also thank chairman

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Speech By: Carolyn McCarthy

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Carolyn McCarthy: miller for his leadership and dedication to national service and for moving this important bill towards passage. i'd also like to thank full committee ranking member, mr. mckeon, and ranking member on my subcommittee, mr. platts. i would like to thank all the staff that have worked so hard on this. i am pleased that the senate has moved this bill so quickly and that we are getting closer to bag able to send it to

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Carolyn McCarthy: president obama -- to being able to send to president obama for his signature. edward kennedy has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to his dedicated experience. president obama said we need to inspire new volunteerism in

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Carolyn McCarthy: this nation. this bill answers that call. there has been a public outpouring of support and interest in public service and volunteerism from citizens throug public service and volunteerism prove that means through which americans can give back to their communities while gaining the tools that they need to achieve their own als. the american service act will

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Carolyn McCarthy: create a framework to help develop national service prrove their communities and enrich the lives of all of those who answer the call to serve. i'm pleased to see that in this compromised version of the bill before us that we retain the provisions in the senior corps program.

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Carolyn McCarthy: i'm pleased that this transfers silver stars to their foster children, children or grandchildren. the serve america act contain provisiones that will help strengthen communities and provides real opportunities for americans to serve their communities. and it provides opportunities for disadvantaged youth, strengthening mentoring programs, increasing service

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Carolyn McCarthy: opportunities in cities and urban centers, vets and people with disabilities. under the service america act, it has made available to people of all ages. this will give thousands of older americans the opportunity to share their noogeed skills for the benefit of their communities while offering young people guidance and support.

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Carolyn McCarthy: i am proud that this bill contains an important focus on disadvantaged youth by proviggede the right typ outlets, young people coming from difficult circumstances will have a chance to lift themselves up through service. the service america act will serve and volunteerism and makes an his

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Carolyn McCarthy: in the way our pro administered. and it will help participation while provided much needed streamlining. this bill requires states to en governments such as cities and counties when better outreach will result in being able to target program funds tohere the local folks

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Carolyn McCarthy: think they need to go. i'm also please that had this bill includes an investment and mentoring partnerships.