Charles Rangel's Latest Attempt At a Draft

Below is House Resolution 393, it is the latest attempt by NY Stae Rep. Charles Rangel at reinstating a draft. He has proposed such legislation twice before,in 2003 and 2005. Both were soundly defeated by congress.

This one is worded slightly different, as it would mandate service for everyone between 18 and 42. Interestingly, the wording states "all persons in the U.S." it doesn't say "citizens". Does that mean that immigrants are required to serve as well?

It is,of course, much ado about nothing. President Bush has stated that if the bill even made it to his desk, he would veto it quickly.There is no real reason to believe it will even make it to GWB's office.

I just liked to post this info to show exactly what Charles Rangel is doing with his time. He is pursuing a bill that even he knows will never pass, just to make his personal statement (at taxpayers expense) about the war.

I hope all NY voters remember this waste of time come election day.

**TEXT OF HR 393 IS BELOW**

H.R.393 Title: To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/10/2007) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 2/26/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.