Chris Dodd's web site includes a full description of his new national service plan to be announced formally in New Hampshire on Saturday. The Dodd American Community Initiative does not mandate service for young adults, though it does call for significant expansion of the voluntary service programs offered today and the creation of new programs. It's an ambitious approach, with something for everyone. Here are the main points:

• Promote the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS) to Cabinet Status.
• Mandate School-Based Service as a Requirement for High School Graduation.
• Double the Size of the Peace Corps by 2011 and Again by 2050.
• Dramatically Increase the Number of AmeriCorps Members to 1,000,000 and Immediately Raise the Amount of the Education Award.