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To: steve harris who wrote (183649)	10/22/2006 4:00:25 PM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793824

That's the real motive. Can't imagine what in the Constitution would give them the right to impose two years of servitude on every citizen. alternative national service for men and women between the ages of 18 and 26 who are U.S. citizens or residents.

To: steve harris who wrote (183649)	10/24/2006 1:20:16 AM
From: Neeka	Respond to of 793824

The idea didn't have much support in the Senate. I doubt it would get much more regardless of which party has the majority in either house. S.89 Title: A bill to provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Hollings, Ernest F. [SC] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (None) Related Bills: H.R.163 Latest Major Action: 1/7/2003 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. thomas.loc.gov H.R.163 Title: To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (14) Related Bills: S.89 Latest Major Action: 10/5/2004 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). thomas.loc.gov