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Father, husband, U.S. Senator from Delaware

Wilmington, DE
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    Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

    Our bold new legislation to expand @AmeriCorps will help communities across the country respond and recover from #COVID19. It’s been an inspiring group effort to make this plan a reality. #Stand4Servicepic.twitter.com/Dry5eVrtHo

    10:20 AM - 8 May 2020
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      2. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        I’m proud to work closely on this proposal with @SenJackReed, a longstanding and leading advocate for national service who is the lead sponsor of the ACTION for National Service Act, a bill that helped inspire this effort. #Stand4Service

        6 replies 8 retweets 28 likes
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      3. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        I thank @SenMarkey and @ChrisVanHollen for kicking off the conversation with a bold vision for national service in the UNITE Act – key provisions from which contributed to our united effort. #Stand4Service

        3 replies 11 retweets 33 likes
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      4. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        .@SeniorCorps draws on Americans' diverse skills while providing mentorship to young people, assistance for older community members, & community services. I thank @SenAmyKlobuchar for her work to ensure those programs stay strong in these challenging times. #Stand4Service

        3 replies 13 retweets 40 likes
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      5. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        Senator Duckworth has long been passionate about ensuring that every American can hear the call to serve. A lifelong public servant, @SenDuckworth is ensuring that our proposal to expand @AmeriCorps helps reach young people across the country.

        2 replies 7 retweets 34 likes
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      6. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        An @AmeriCorps alum himself, @MartinHeinrich understands the value our conservation corps bring to our response and the important work they do to strengthen opportunity for young Americans and improve our local, state, and national parks. #Stand4Service

        3 replies 5 retweets 39 likes
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      7. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        . @SenBlumenthal is a strong advocate for translating the historic legacy of the Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps into a bold vision for this century. I am excited to work with him to bring national service to bear against #COVID19. #Stand4Service

        2 replies 6 retweets 19 likes
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      8. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        . @SenatorDurbin is a determined advocate for our nation’s health care workers, & his Health Heroes Act will provide critical support to our frontline workforce. I’m glad to have his voice strengthening & contributing to our effort to expand @AmeriCorps. #Stand4Service

        4 replies 6 retweets 19 likes
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      9. Senator Chris Coons‏Verified account @ChrisCoons May 8

        Thanks to @SenAngusKing, @SenTinaSmith, @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenStabenow, @SenSherrodBrown, @MazieHirono, @SenKamalaHarris, @SenBooker & Sen. Kaine for signing onto the Pandemic Response and Opportunity Through National Service Act & for your work to #Stand4Service

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      1. BW‏ @ziondaughter May 8
        Replying to @ChrisCoons @AmeriCorps

        AmeriCorps youth helped me during the flooding of my home. Very grateful!

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      2. SCOialist415‏ @ChallengeJTVL May 8
        Replying to @ChrisCoons @AmeriCorps

        Is there a way for current AmeriCorps members to get raises? They are all serving hard during this pandemic they need bonuses!

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. Delaware Why‏ @DelawareWay May 8
        Replying to @ChallengeJTVL @ChrisCoons @AmeriCorps

        Delaware Why Retweeted Jess Scarane

        https://twitter.com/JessforDelaware/status/1258839099315814400?s=19 …

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        Jess ScaraneVerified account @JessforDelaware
        Here's the thing about these programs: 🔸You are expected to work full-time for as little as $13,992/yr 🔸You're not guaranteed housing or healthcare 🔸This is all taxable income, INCLUDING your education grant We need to pay people a living wage, not exploit their labor. https://twitter.com/ChrisCoons/status/1258808970329968640 …
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