According to Fox News, "The White House said Monday that the president "will call on people across the country to serve their communities and work together to tackle the nation's tough challenges.
Congress passed the bill last month with largely bipartisan support and Obama is seeking $1.1 billion to fund it next year. Some Republicans complain it is too costly and is an unnecessary intrusion by government into something Americans already do eagerly and in great numbers — helping their neighbors and communities.
The legislation provides for gradually increasing the size of AmeriCorps to 250,000 enrollees from its current 75,000. It outlines five broad categories where people can direct their service: helping the poor, improving education, encouraging energy efficiency, strengthening access to health care and assisting veterans."
Now they've got this writer wondering - will they force federal contractors to use these folks in the PLAs? For those who haven't read about it, PLAs are Project Labor Agreements, which give women, homosexuals and minorities preference in hiring over white men.
Didn't you see it coming America?
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