Rethink how we serve

Since the US draft was discontinued, Americans are not required to serve our country. US Congressman Jim McDermott from Washington State suggests we rethink the ways we can give a year of service to our country.

Jim McDermott

Congressman

Jim McDermott is the US Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district, serving since 1989. Full bio

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