Commissioned Corps

The Commissioned Corps is a uniformed, non-military branch of federal service that has been around for past 200 years so.

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The other thing that we -- we are doing -- and the Recovery Act provided some important resources to do it -- is double the number of Commissioned Corps members, so that doctors who serve in underserved area, who provide primary and preventive care absolutely are going to have their tuition paid.

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The other thing that we -- we are doing -- and the Recovery Act provided some important resources to do it -- is double the number of Commissioned Corps members, so that doctors who serve in underserved area, who provide primary and preventive care absolutely are going to have their tuition paid.

CNN Transcript Jun 14, 2009 2009

The Surgeon General serves as administrator and chief spokesperson for the Commissioned Corps and is the principal advisor on public health to the nation, providing national leadership and guidance for developing public health strategies.

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For those of you who haven't seen the Commissioned Corps' uniform, it is one of the sharpest in the military.

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(C) be available for backfilling critical positions left vacant during deployment of active duty Commissioned Corps members, as well as for deployment to respond to public health emergencies, both foreign and domestic; and

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- For the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioned Corps under this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Office of the Surgeon General for each of fiscal years 2010 through

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(A) participate in routine training to meet the general and specific needs of the Commissioned Corps;

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- For the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioned Corps under this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Office of the Surgeon General for each of fiscal years 2010 through

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(C) be available for backfilling critical positions left vacant during deployment of active duty Commissioned Corps members, as well as for deployment to respond to public health emergencies, both foreign and domestic; and

Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local claycz 2010