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US Deligation to support and Co-Sponsor these resolutions and urge them
to reactivate the CCC. S.1442 - S.1442 Title: A
bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce,
and the Interior to provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, establish a grant program for Indian Youth Service
Corps, help restore the Nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train a
new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the value of public service. Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 7/10/2009) Cosponsors (3) Related Bills: H.R.1612 Latest Major Action: 7/10/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. H.R.1612
- H.R.1612 Title:To amend the Public Lands Corps Act
of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide service-learning
opportunities on public lands, help restore the nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic
resources, train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the value of public service.
Sponsor: Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] (introduced 3/19/2009) Cosponsors (64) Committees: House Natural Resources; House Agriculture; House Education and Labor Latest Major Action: 6/10/2009 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Executive Office of the President  Link - Executive Office of the President Positive change will not happen, unless we make it happen.
Actions speak louder than words. Contacting elected officials is easier and more effective than most people realize.
 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTEvery day, the President of the United States is faced with scores of decisions, each with important consequences for America’s future. To provide the President with the support that he or she needs to govern effectively, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President’s message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad. Overseen by the White House Chief of Staff, the EOP has traditionally been home to many of the President’s closest advisors. The following entities exist within the Executive Office of the President: In addition, the following entities exist within the White House Office:
Key Cabinet Members to Contact 1. Secretary of the Interior Link to the Secretary of the Interior website  since: January 20th, 2009  Official Seal
The United States Secretary of the Interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), the government's principal agency concerned with protection and access to the country's natural and cultural heritage, honoring responsibilities to Indian Tribes, and honoring commitments to island communities. DOI oversees agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Among the duties of the Secretary of the Interior is the appointment of private citizens to the board of the National Park Foundation. The Secretary is a member of the Presidential Cabinet and eighth in line to succeed the President. The current Secretary is Ken Salazar. You may wish to contact the Secretary of the Interior by phone or mail at: Phone: 1-202-208-3100 Phone his Executive Secretary 202-208-7351 or email her at exsec@ios.doi.gov -
2. Link to Department of Agriculture website The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the government's principal agency concerned with land and food as well as agriculture and rural development. The Secretary is a member of the Presidential Cabinet and ninth in line to succeed the President. The Secretary of Agriculture is Tom J. Vilsack. You may wish to contact the Secretary of Agriculture by e-mail at AgSec@usda.gov or by phone or mail at: Phone: 1-202-720-3631 Contact the Under Secretary
for Natural Resources an Environment
The Under Secretary for Natural Resources an Environment is a high-ranking position within the United States Department of Agriculture that supervises policy development and day-to-day operations of the United States Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
- Major Responsibilities:
Contact the Under Secretary of Agriculture
for Rural Development Undersecretary of Rural Development Link to the Department of Labor website
In the Congress, Solis’ priorities included expanding access to affordable health care, protecting the environment, and improving the lives of working families. A recognized leader on clean energy jobs, she authored the Green Jobs Act which provided funding for “green” collar job training for veterans, displaced workers, at risk youth, and individuals in families under 200 percent of the federal poverty line. She was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Secretary of Labor on January 20, 2009.For more information about the Secretary, contact: U.S. Department of Labor 202- 693 - 6111 fax www.dol.gov/_sec
In one
of my conversations with the President in March 1933, he brought up the idea that became the Civilian Conservation
Corps. Roosevelt loved trees and hated to see them cut and replaced...He thought any man or boy would rejoice
to leave the city and work in the woods. Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, was the first women member of the Cabinet 4.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs  Eric K. Shinseki Secretary of Veterans Affairs  Official Seal
5. Secretary of Defense  Official Seal Office of the Secretary of Defense Link 6. Secretary of Education  
"We cannot prepare students for the global economy if we don't get them to grade level first." — Secretary Margaret Spellings CONTACTS General Inquiries
7. The Administrator of
the US Environmental Protection Agency
The Office of the Administrator provides executive and logistical support for the EPA Administratorstaff offices. The Office of the Administrator supports the leadership of EPA 's programs and activities to protect human
health and safeguard the air, water, and land upon which life depends. and the staff offices that directly
support the Administrator. The Administrator is responsible to the President, and is assisted by the Deputy Administrator
and The following offices within the Office of the Administrator help support the mission of EPA and day to day operations:
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Secretary Hilda Solis was confirmed as Secretary of Labor on February 24, 2009. Prior to confirmation as Secretary
of Labor, Secretary Solis represented the 32nd Congressional District, a position she held from 2001 – 2009.
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