Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a huge crush on AmeriCorps. I spent 4 years of my life serving this country through AmeriCorps and it was the best time I have ever had. So great in fact that I am constantly telling people they should sign up (if you are reading this, you should sign up for AmeriCorps).

The Senate Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee reported out a funding package that includes $1.157 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service for FY 2010.

This is huge. Not only is this a record amount of federal funding for service — $267 million more than last year — but it’s $98 million more than the House appropriated last week, and even $8 million more than President Obama requested!

Please click here to thank Senators Harkin and Cochran, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, for their strong commitment to service.

Again – thank you. But our work is not yet done. Now that the House and Senate have spoken, the appropriations debate will go to a joint conference committee. The date hasn’t been scheduled yet, but it will take place soon.

In the meantime, please take this time to thank Senators Harkin and Cochran. The dream of a fully-funded Serve America Act has never been closer to reality.

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Thank you for your continued dedication.