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H.R. 393:

110^th Congress

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2007-2008

Universal National Service Act of 2007

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.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY]show cosponsors (2)

Cosponsors [as of 2009-01-08]

Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]

Rep. James McDermott [D-WA]

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IntroducedJan 10, 2007Reported by Committee(did not occur)Voted on in House(did not occur)Voted on in Senate(did not occur)Signed by President(did not occur)

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Last Action:

Feb 26, 2007: House Armed Services: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Other Titles:

– Draft Reinstatement bill

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Dec 16, 2008 8:23 AM – As a pacifist and mother of 2 boys, the reinstatement of a military draft preys on my mind. How long would it take to reactivate and implement the draft – Answer it!

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All I hear everywhere is “we need change!”  “we need change!”  But when you start talking to folks all they’re looking at is some little bit of the problem that’s currently in their face – here’s an analogy that may be more understandable for you…

You’re looking in your refrigerator for something to eat and you come across a plastic container full of some kind of black growth that is so advanced it’s eating into the plastic.  Now – are you going to stand around and say – well maybe this little bit is salvageable, but this little bit needs to be thrown out?  NO!  You’re going to toss out the whole slimy mess with a “yuck!” and find something fresh and healthy to nourish you.

I think that’s pretty clear…

I sure hope the day comes SOON when we all together say “yuck!” and toss the lot of them out – legally!  (EVEN if we have to use citizen’s arrest and do it ourselves because they OWN law enforcement.)

I think I’ll do some research on how to arrest traitors…

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