Establish a Work for America jobs program

Khanna proposes a Work for America program modeled on the Works Progress Administration. It would give every young person a chance to do meaningful public-benefit work, such as rebuilding communities, providing care, working on technology projects, improving government services or training in future industries. He says service could build skills for private-sector jobs and be valued by employers.

Context: The passage does not specify program length, pay or funding.

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We need a Work for America program modeled on the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration

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