Although the legislation has stalled twice in Congress, supporters of a bill that would increase scholarships for students pursuing public service are now sayin...
wfedstaff | June 2, 2015 10:58 pm
Although the legislation has stalled twice in Congress, supporters of a bill that would increase scholarships for students pursuing public service are now saying that federal staff shortages have helped build momentum for the idea.
Rep. David Price (D-NC) introduced the 2009 Roosevelt Scholars Act, which create scholarships for graduate students who vow to enter federal service in a kind of civilian ROTC program.
The Congressman tells us more about what’s in the bill, and why he feels it’s so important.
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