April 3, 2002 - Press Release: Rep. Sam Farr to unveil Bill expanding role of Peace Corps

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Rep. Sam Farr to unveil Bill expanding role of Peace Corps





Read and comment on this Press Release from the office of Rep. Sam Farr on a Press Conference that he will hold at the University of California at Santa Cruz on Thursday to unveil his bill to double funding for the Peace Corps at:

REP. SAM FARR TO UNVEIL BILL EXPANDING ROLE OF PEACE CORPS, KICK OFF RECRUITMENT DRIVE *

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REP. SAM FARR TO UNVEIL BILL EXPANDING ROLE OF PEACE CORPS, KICK OFF RECRUITMENT DRIVE

'The Peace Corps must strive to support world peace and mankind's survival,' Rep. Farr says

WHAT: A longtime Peace Corps advocate and former volunteer Rep. Sam Farr (D-Carmel) tomorrow will announce plans to introduce legislation strengthening the Peace Corps.

On Dec. 19, Rep. Farr sent a letter to President Bush asking him to increase funding levels for the Peace Corps. In his State of the Union address at the end of January, President Bush called for doubling the number of Peace Corps volunteers over the next five years.

"While I endorse this proposal, I have some concerns about the long-term viability of the Peace Corps, and I believe my legislation is essential to making sure that the Peace Corps remains effective," Rep. Farr said.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday April 4

WHERE: Quarry Plaza In front of the bookstore at the corner of Hagar Drive and Steinhart Way University of California at Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

BGD: Rep. Farr will announce his plans to introduce Peace Corps legislation at the University of California at Santa Cruz, one of the top schools in the nation for recruiting Peace Corps volunteers. Peace Corps recruiters will also be on hand at the event to talk to students about joining the Peace Corps.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Betsy Lordan
April 3, 2002
202-225-2861
betsy.lordan@mail.house.gov




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