A Way for Young People to Serve Their Country

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) has headlined the call for the creation of a U.S. Public Service Academy. Modeled after the military service academies, the Public Service Academy will provide a four-year, federally-subsidized college education for more than 5,000 students a year in exchange for a five year commitment to public service following graduation.

The U.S. Public Service Academy Act has bipartisan support, and by all means should be fast-tracked and signed by the President. It is an outstanding idea, and will give young Americans the opportunity to both get a college education and also commit to serving their country.