January 31, 2007 at 23:25:32

New Draft Proposal Hidden in HR 393

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Ok, this is LONG - but READ IT! AND -

don't be fooled by the "alternative service" language - note that it applies to HOMELAND SECURITY and other"national security" activity - and I'd say that's a damn BIG HOLE for them to push people who don't choose military service through!

I AM HORRIFIED. CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES NOW TO VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO HRH 393:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PLEASE NOTE:

Many of the clauses in this bill contain language that permits the president to make his/her own definitions and classifications for various purposes - A TRULY FRIGHTENING PROSPECT. WE MUST STOP THIS BILL NOW.

HR 393 IH

110th CONGRESS1st Session

H. R. 393

To 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, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 10, 2007

Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

A BILL

To 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, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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