January 2002 - Breaking News

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By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 5:52 pm: Edit Post

Breaking News - January, 2002



Bush calls for doubling size of Peace Corps
Bush calls for doubling Size of the Peace Corps 29 January
PC Budget to increase from $278 to $320 Million for FY 2003 5 February
Bill Moyers enthusiastic about initiatives 3 February
Harris Wofford welcomes announcement 31 January
Mark Gearan stresses importance of agency's independence 31 January


Senate approves Gaddi Vasquez
Special Report: Gaddi Vasquez approved by US Senate as PC Director 25 January
Editorial: Returned Volunteers should be Proud 26 January


Shriver speaks at Peace Corps HQ
Sargent Shriver speaks at Peace Corps Headquarters 29 January


Founder of Peace Corps Idea dies
Special Report: Henry Reuss, Founder of the Idea for the Peace Corps dies at 89 15 January


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:07 am: Edit Post



January 15, 2002: In Memorium, Henry Reuss

Special Issue: Henry Reuss, Founder of Peace Corps idea dies




January 1, 2002: Senate debates Vasquez nomination

Exclusive: Heated Discussion over Vasquez nomination in Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Exclusive: Did Gaddi Vasquez mislead the Senate?