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On the recordMarch 6, 2008
Amendment No. 9 offered by Ms. Sutton: Page 133, insert after line 19 the following (and conform the table of contents accordingly): SEC. 1708. STUDY TO EXAMINE AND INCREASE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR DISPLACED WORKERS IN SERVICES CORPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROGRAM PLANNING STUDY. (a) Planning Study.--The Corporation for National and Community Service shall conduct a study to identify-- (1) specific areas of need for displaced workers; (2) how existing programs and activities carried out under the national service laws could better serve displaced workers and communities that have been adversely affected by plant closings and job losses; (3) prospects for better utilization of skilled workers as resources and volunteers; and (4) methods for ensuring the efficient financial organization of services directed towards displaced workers. (b) Consultation.--The study shall be carried out in consultation with the Department of Labor, State labor agencies, and other individuals and entities the Corporation considers appropriate.
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Betty Sutton
Ohio

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Proposing an amendment related to service programs for displaced workers.

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