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NYT Editorial Saves Serve America Act Funding is in Senate’s Hands

July 25, 2009

A recent New York Times editorial urges the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund the Serve America Act, which would give the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Innovation Fund the opportunity to grow in the coming year. The article highlights the decision of the House subcommittee to allocate substantially less [...]

“The Promise of Service”

April 22, 2009

America Forward champion Shirley Sagawa offers an insightful analysis of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in a piece published yesterday by the Center for American Progress. President Obama signed the groundbreaking legislation, which expands service opportunities and fosters social innovation, on Tuesday, April 21. Sagawa calls the historic bill-signing, “a critical step toward [...]

President Obama Signs the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act!

April 22, 2009

On Tuesday, April 21, President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act! This groundbreaking piece of legislation ushers in a new era of national service. In addition to expanding opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve, the bill supports high-impact, results-driven organizations through the creation of a Social [...]

Corporation for National and Community Service: “The Presidential bill-signing will be a landmark moment in the history of national service!”

April 20, 2009

President Obama is expected to sign the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law this week. On Friday, April 17, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued a statement in strong support of the legislation, saying: This legislation is bold and far-reaching, authorizing a series of new initiatives, creating new programs for social [...]

Washington Post Cheers – Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act is a Bipartisan Victory

April 6, 2009

In an editorial for the Washington Post, David S. Broder lauded the passage of the Edard M. Kennedy Serve America Act, calling it “a bipartisan bill worth celebrating.” Read Broder’s editorial here.

House Passes Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act!

March 31, 2009

GREAT NEWS– the U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act! The legislation passed the Senate last week with broad bipartisan support, and is now headed to the White House. President Obama, a long time supporter of national service and dedicated champion of national service, is expected to [...]

Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act En Route to the White House

March 31, 2009

Last week the Edward M. Kennedy Act Serve America Act passed the Senate with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 79 – 19. This week Amy Potthast detailed the final steps in the passage of this groundbreaking legislation on the Idealist blog: …the House of Representatives will consider the version amended and passed by the Senate. [...]

Senator Reid Praises the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

March 27, 2009

Senator Harry Reid issued a statement applauding the bill and all those who worked to pass it. The Senator focused on the timeliness of the bill, given the current economic crisis. Even as our economy suffers and family budgets tighten, generous Americans are looking for ways to serve and give back to their country. In fact, [...]

Senator Hatch Lauds Passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

March 27, 2009

Senator Orrin Hatch, a champion of national service and co-sponsor of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, issued a statement today commending his fellow Senators for passing this legislation. The Serve America Act is founded on the fundamental belief in the power of the American people to improve their country and communities at the local [...]

President Obama on the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

March 27, 2009

President Obama issued a statement commending the Senate for passing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The President expressed his gratitude not only to members of the Senate, but to champions of service and social innovation everywhere – without whom this victory would not have been possible. I’m so pleased that the Senate overwhelmingly passed [...]