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Americans between the ages of 44 and 79 are ready and willing to pick up the mantle of volunteerism worn by earlier generations, according to a report by AARP and Civic Enterprises.

Senate Passes Bill Promoting Volunteer Service

By Elaine S. Povich

In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act to expand the AmeriCorps program with incentives for people of all ages to become volunteers. See how your Senators voted.

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Study Shows the 50+ Want to Serve

By Cathie Gandel

Despite their pessimism about the direction of the country, Americans between the ages of 44 and 79 are ready and willing to pick up the mantle of volunteerism worn by earlier generations, according to a report released today by AARP and Civic Enterprises, a public policy firm that promotes innovative solutions to strengthen communities.

The report, "More to Give," was released as part of the ServiceNation Summit in New York on Sept. 11-12, 2008, and the start of a national dialogue on the civic engagement of "experienced Americans." 

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