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Peace Corps alumni and others gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the organization, founded by the Kennedy administration to allow private citizens to assist others around the worl…

The panelists talked about retirement, which might last for decades with good health. Other topics included planning for satisfying activities in retirement, volunteering at schools, and par…

Mr. Wofford talks about Americorps and other federally supported volunteer service programs. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Mr. Gearan and Mr. Wofford talked about the importance of volunteerism and public service. Mr. Gearan focused on the image presented overseas by American volunteers and noted that new comput…

President Clinton attended this roundtable discussion on disaster prevention in the wake of mud slides and flooding caused by the weather pattern known as El Nino. Residents and state and lo…

Mr. Marshall and Mr. Wofford briefed reporters on service activities in which Clinton administration will participate as part of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Clinton…

Ms. Stahl moderated a discussion on citizen participation in politics and society. They debated whether leadership should and actually does come from the federal government or from local off…

Harris Wofford moderated a discussion on the role of young people in volunteerism. Many members of Americorps and other community service groups were present and they encouraged young people…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

At a monthly meeting of a community service organization, Americorps CEO Harris Wofford previewed the upcoming national summit on community service. He stressed that service is both a way to…

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee met to discuss the national and community service funding for the 1997 fiscal year. Senator Kit Bond (R-Missouri) chaired the committee.

House Economic Opportunities Subcommittee on Oversight heard testimony on the financial condition of the Corporation for National Service, which oversaw several agencies, including AmeriCorp…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

The subcommittee heard testimony on alleged political activity by AmeriCorps participants.