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President Calls For Americans To Volunteer

By Associated Press

President Bush urges Americans to dedicate time to volunteer service. President Calls For Americans To Volunteer

Published: Tue, September 09, 2008 - 12:07 am Last Updated: Tue, September 09, 2008 - 12:12 am

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush is urging Americans to dedicate
4,000 hours during their lives to volunteer service to their
communities and nation.
At a White House ceremony, Bush hailed the burst of volunteerism
that followed the Nine-Eleven terrorist attacks seven years ago
this week. He said that, while that memory is fading, the need for
volunteers remains great.
Bush praised the volunteer efforts of groups like the Red Cross
following Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna, and urged
Americans to donate more as Hurricane Ike threatens the Gulf Coast.

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MeAmerican Says:

Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 6:31 am

The Republicans know a volunteer can’t really be taxed to death. And they tend to put others before themselves in many cases. The dems just can’t get over the thought they are entitled and yet elite also. Kinda cheesy huh?

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BamaBob Says:

Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 5:39 am

Ever notice how it is the Republicans that volunteer and make charitable donations, while the democrats tend to stand in line expecting the government to hand out cheese?

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