Fact #15
The Obama Administration expanded the Senior Corps volunteer program.The Obama Administration expanded "the Senior Corps program, which connects individuals over the age of 55 to local volunteer opportunities, and work to provide additional security, including assistance with retirement and family-related costs, to seniors who participate in public service."
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Sources:
"Barack Obama: Helping America's Seniors"
Senior Corps, President Obama Joins President Bush in Call to Service , accessed Dec. 7, 2009
Thomas.gov, H.R. 1388 - Serve America Act , accessed Dec. 7, 2009
Obama for America, Barack Obama: Helping America's Seniors , accessed Dec. 7, 2009
Senior Corps, Highlights of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act , accessed Dec. 8, 2009