 There is currently a big push to teach civics in our high schools and in fact a law requiring such was passed in Oklahoma this past session. With our elected representatives being lobbied by numerous agents unknown to the voting public, The Comanche County Chronicle wants to make you aware of a recent bill proposed in the House of Representatives. We ask, do you know what your government is doing? For your information H.R.5741 -- Universal National Service Act (Introduced in House - IH) HR 5741 IH -111th CONGRESS - 2d Session requires all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On July 15, 2010 Rep. Charles B. Rangel of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. This bill would require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Committees: House Armed Services Latest Major Action: 7/23/2010 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |