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Breaking News - August, 2001



Sign the Petition
Sign the Gaddi Vasquez petition 30 August 2001


The Wrong Man to lead the Peace Corps
Editorial: Gaddi Vasquez is the wrong man to lead the Peace Corps 24 August 2001


National Newspapers oppose the nomination
LA Times says "Not the One for the Peace Corps" 20 August 2001
Boston Globe says "A Bad Choice for the Peace Corps" 6 August 2001


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Ethan Field, Peace Corps Volunteer, Tanzania...
Ethan Field, Peace Corps Volunteer, Tanzania 1 August 2001



A scuffle broke out at the end of the July...
A scuffle broke out at the end of the July 24 Planning Commission meeting between a developer , Tunisia RPCV Lance Holter, and a realtor who was before the Commission objecting to a proposed Pa'ia housing development. 1 August 2001



Good Gaddi Almighty...
Good Gaddi Almighty 1 August 2001



Good Gaddi Almighty (Full Story...
Good Gaddi Almighty (Full Story) 1 August 2001



What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez...
What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez 2 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 2 - Los Angeles Times: Letter to the Editor - Gaddi Vasquez a Poor Choice for Peace Corps 2 August 2001



Letter to the Editor: Gaddi Vasquez a Poor Choice for...
Letter to the Editor: Gaddi Vasquez a Poor Choice for Peace Corps 2 August 2001



Colombia RPCV Michael Parmly says the nations of the world...
Colombia RPCV Michael Parmly says the nations of the world must work together to tear down racial walls and to build societies in which every man, woman and child has the opportunity to develop his or her talents to the fullest 3 August 2001



What good is the Peace corps...
What good is the Peace corps? 5 August 2001



After 40 Years, the Peace Corps Confronts New Set of...
After 40 Years, the Peace Corps Confronts New Set of Challenges 5 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 6: Boston Globe: Editorial - Gaddi Vasquez a Bad Choice for the Peace Corps 6 August 2001



Editorial - Gaddi Vasquez a Bad Choice for the Peace Corps...
Editorial - Gaddi Vasquez a Bad Choice for the Peace Corps 6 August 2001



Boston Globe says "A Bad Choice for the Peace Corps...
Boston Globe says "A Bad Choice for the Peace Corps" 6 August 2001



I fell in love with Guinea-Bissau while living and...
I fell in love with Guinea-Bissau while living and working there as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1991 - 1994. 7 August 2001



Human Rights in Guinea-Bissau by a RPCV...
Human Rights in Guinea-Bissau by a RPCV 7 August 2001



Return to Guinea-Bissau...
Return to Guinea-Bissau 7 August 2001



Richard Shakarian is rebuilding the Gospel Group for Businessmen...
Richard Shakarian is rebuilding the Gospel Group for Businessmen 8 August 2001



Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Production in Tropical and Temperate Fragmented...
Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Production in Tropical and Temperate Fragmented Landscapes 8 August 2001



Gaddi Vasquez led the county into the 1994 bankruptcy. Now...
Gaddi Vasquez led the county into the 1994 bankruptcy. Now he's poised to run the Bush-era Peace Corps 9 August 2001



Gaddi Vasquez led the county into the 1994 bankruptcy. Now...
Gaddi Vasquez led the county into the 1994 bankruptcy. Now he's poised to run the Bush-era Peace Corps (Full Story) 9 August 2001



The Congo Cookbook by a RPCV...
The Congo Cookbook by a RPCV 12 August 2001



This is a picture of Charles Lewis. Chuck is now...
This is a picture of Charles Lewis. Chuck is now serving in the Peace Corps in Congo, Central Africa. In December 1995, Chuck was bitten by a mysterious insect which caused his face to swell. I hear he is doing better. . . . 12 August 2001



Barbara Cavin traveled to the Congo with the Peace Corps...
Barbara Cavin traveled to the Congo with the Peace Corps 12 August 2001



Gary Liebert's Homepage: I included the photo above because it...
Gary Liebert's Homepage: I included the photo above because it reminded me of my 2 years in Zaire as a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1980's. 12 August 2001



RPCV Ed Gibbon's Congo Cookbook...
RPCV Ed Gibbon's Congo Cookbook 12 August 2001



Ann Roche lived as a Peace Core volunteer in remote...
Ann Roche lived as a Peace Core volunteer in remote sections of Zaire (the heart of the Basenji homeland) 12 August 2001



Explore the Democratic Republic of the Congo by an RPCV...
Explore the Democratic Republic of the Congo by an RPCV 12 August 2001



Voices from the Field: Using Peace Corps Literature like Mike...
Voices from the Field: Using Peace Corps Literature like Mike Tidwell's Account of Zaire 12 August 2001



Nomination puts the heat on Vasquez...
Nomination puts the heat on Vasquez 12 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What Orange County Newpapers say...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What Orange County Newpapers say about Gaddi Vasquez: Orange County Weekly: Gaddi Vasquez led the county into the 1994 bankruptcy. Now he's poised to run the Bush-era Peace Corps 13 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What Orange County Newpapers say...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What Orange County Newpapers say about Gaddi Vasquez: Orange County Register: Nomination puts the heat on Vasquez 13 August 2001



Dot-Com's Dirge Is Peace Corps' Jubilation...
Dot-Com's Dirge Is Peace Corps' Jubilation 13 August 2001



Dot-Com's Dirge Is Peace Corps' Jubilation (Full Story...
Dot-Com's Dirge Is Peace Corps' Jubilation (Full Story) 13 August 2001



Exclusive: Gaddi Vasquez, the Orange County Bankruptacy, and his resignation...
Exclusive: Gaddi Vasquez, the Orange County Bankruptacy, and his resignation from public office 15 August 2001



US ambassador says his country to assist Kenya with more...
US ambassador says his country to assist Kenya with more Peace Corps Volunteers 15 August 2001



US ambassador says Peace Corps to assist Kenya...
US ambassador says Peace Corps to assist Kenya 15 August 2001



RPCVs remember Peace Corps Volunteer Jang Lee who died while...
RPCVs remember Peace Corps Volunteer Jang Lee who died while serving in Uzbekistan in August, 2001 at Age 31 17 August 2001



DON'T BE STUPID, BE A GADDI, COME AND JOIN THE...
DON'T BE STUPID, BE A GADDI, COME AND JOIN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY 17 August 2001



Featured Scientist - Leo Bellatoni, RPCV Tanzania...
Featured Scientist - Leo Bellatoni, RPCV Tanzania 18 August 2001



Former Peace Corps Volunteer Craig Esbeck to visit eastern Uganda...
Former Peace Corps Volunteer Craig Esbeck to visit eastern Uganda 18 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 19: Gaddi Gets Out While the Getting Is Good 19 August 2001



Shriver Using Ties in US House Race, MD Senator Says...
Shriver Using Ties in US House Race, MD Senator Says 19 August 2001



Letter to the Editor: Gaddi Gets Out While the Getting...
Letter to the Editor: Gaddi Gets Out While the Getting Is Good 19 August 2001



Gaddi Gets Out While the Getting Is Good...
Gaddi Gets Out While the Getting Is Good 19 August 2001



Ten days in Ramallah By Morocco RPCV Jessie Deeter...
Ten days in Ramallah By Morocco RPCV Jessie Deeter 20 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 20: LA Times Editorial: Gaddi not the One for the Peace Corps 20 August 2001



LA Times says "Not the One for the Peace Corps...
LA Times says "Not the One for the Peace Corps" 20 August 2001



Peace Corps Volunteer Jang Lee Dies...
Peace Corps Volunteer Jang Lee Dies 21 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 22 - Peace Corps choice broke all three commandments 22 August 2001



Peace Corps choice broke all three commandments...
Peace Corps choice broke all three commandments 22 August 2001



Nepal RPCV Rochelle Rainey has earned a Fulbright grant to...
Nepal RPCV Rochelle Rainey has earned a Fulbright grant to conduct water quality research in rural Nepal 23 August 2001



Peace Corps choice broke all three commandments...
Peace Corps choice broke all three commandments 23 August 2001



RPCV Jim Verdonik says when I was a Peace Corps...
RPCV Jim Verdonik says when I was a Peace Corps volunteer, our effort was based on the thought that "It's better to teach a person how to farm than to give a person a free meal." 24 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: What the National Media says about Gaddi Vasquez: August 24 - New York Times: An Uninspiring Peace Corps Nominee 24 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: PCOL Editorial: Gaddi Vasquez is...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: PCOL Editorial: Gaddi Vasquez is the Wrong Man to Lead the Peace Corps 24 August 2001



An Uninspiring Peace Corps Nominee...
An Uninspiring Peace Corps Nominee 24 August 2001



New York Times: An Uninspiring Peace Corps Nominee...
New York Times: An Uninspiring Peace Corps Nominee 24 August 2001



PCOL Editorial: Gaddi Vasquez is the wrong man to lead...
PCOL Editorial: Gaddi Vasquez is the wrong man to lead the Peace Corps 24 August 2001



Peace Corps applications rise after dot-com fall...
Peace Corps applications rise after dot-com fall 25 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: Exclusive: Richard Nixon, Gaddi Vasquez...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: Exclusive: Richard Nixon, Gaddi Vasquez, and the Peace Corps 26 August 2001



Letter to the Editor - the Virtues of Gaddi Vasquez...
Letter to the Editor - the Virtues of Gaddi Vasquez 26 August 2001



The Latino Coalition to Honor High-Ranking California Hispanic Presidential...
The Latino Coalition to Honor High-Ranking California Hispanic Presidential Appointees including Gaddi Vasquez 27 August 2001



Exclusive: Richard Nixon, Gaddi Vasquez, and the Peace Corps...
Exclusive: Richard Nixon, Gaddi Vasquez, and the Peace Corps 28 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: See the results of our...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: See the results of our poll - here are those opposed to Gaddi Vasquez as PC Director 28 August 2001



The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: See the results of our...
The Gaddi Vasquez Confirmation Hearings: See the results of our poll - here are those supporting Gaddi Vasquez as PC Director 29 August 2001



Letter to the Editor: Bush Labor Secretary and Former Director...
Letter to the Editor: Bush Labor Secretary and Former Director Elaine Chao supports Gaddi Vasquez 29 August 2001



Peace Corps volunteer Melanie Sumner taught English in Senegal, wrote...
Peace Corps volunteer Melanie Sumner taught English in Senegal, wrote Polite Society, a book of short stories about it 30 August 2001



Senegal RPCV Melanie Sumner writes the New Face of Southern...
Senegal RPCV Melanie Sumner writes the New Face of Southern Charm 30 August 2001



Letter to the Editor about Gaddi Vasquez...
Letter to the Editor about Gaddi Vasquez 30 August 2001



Sign the Gaddi Vasquez petition...
Sign the Gaddi Vasquez petition 30 August 2001



Czech Republic RPCV Dan Jenkin finds volunteer experience was the...
Czech Republic RPCV Dan Jenkin finds volunteer experience was the perfect education and background for business ventures 31 August 2001



Peace Corps volunteers in Yemen in the 1970's were...
Peace Corps volunteers in Yemen in the 1970's were encouraged to attend qat sessions as a way of learning about the culture 31 August 2001



Letter to the Editor - Yadda Yadda Gaddi...
Letter to the Editor - Yadda Yadda Gaddi 31 August 2001