Wednesday morning the House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing “examine the importance of national and community service in meeting critical economic needs” across the country.
According to a press release from the office Rep. George Miller—the chair of the committee—the hearing will focus on “re-invigorating” civic engagement, expanding national service opportunities for young people, and greening the United States with the help of national service programs.
Witnesses who will testify include:
- The Honorable Harris Wofford, former US Senator (D-PA)
- Van Jones, founder and president, Green for All Continue reading