In a press release, the duo cites declines in the number of women and Black workers at the State Department.
The bill would make all State Department internships pay the jurisdiction's minimum wage. It would also provide housing for students who would live outside the US for their internships, as well as for students who work more than 50 miles away from their permanent addresses. In addition, travel for getting to and from those locations would be covered and targeted outreach to minority-serving institutions would be mandated.
"For far too long, the State Department has failed to recruit low-income and students of color within their internship program largely due to it being unpaid," Booker said in a press release."Having a diplomatic corps that represents the diverse makeup of the United States will increase the institutional knowledge and capacity of the State Department and improve our image abroad.
F'ing sludge king CoryBooker
No. US,taxpayers already noe pay for UNPAID INTERNS to go thru SECURITY CLEARANCE process. THAT 'BENEFIT' alone to an intern is invaluable. And EASY at such am early age, point in the careers. STOP THE PORK & GRAVY TRAIN IN DC SWAMP.
Is Booker an intern?
thank you very much for your work