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Dodd to Introduce AmeriCorps Act of 2008

On Friday, May 16, 2008, U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut will introduce the AmeriCorps Act of 2008.  AmeriCorps Alums is asking all alums to take action in supporting the Act.  It will increase the size of the Education Award, eliminate taxation on the Education Award, and promote the Corporation for National and Community Service to cabinet level status.  Here are four easy way to take action:

  1. Call the office of your Senators
  2. Ask for the Legislative Director, and request that your Senator co-sponsor the AmeriCorps Act of 2008. 
  3. To join as a co-sponsor, let them know that they will need to contact Mary Ellen McGuire with Senator Dodd's office by email: MaryEllen_McGuire@help.senate.gov. The deadline for cosponsors is Thursday, May 15th (today) at 4pm.
  4. Call and thank Senator Dodd for introducing the legislation.

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