Written Testimony of Wendy Spencer
Chief Executive Officer
Corporation for National and Community Service

Before the

Committee on Education and the Workforce
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training
United States House of Representatives

May 24, 2016

Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Hinojosa, and Members of the Subcommittee,

Madam Chair and Members of the Committee:

Thank you for inviting me to testify today.  I welcome this opportunity to discuss our commitment to accountability and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

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