April 2002 - Breaking News

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By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 5:44 pm: Edit Post

Breaking News - April, 2002



Director Vasquez gives keynote speeches
Director Vasquez gives keynote speech to Orange County World Affairs Council 27 April
Vasquez speaks to Youth at Leadership Conference in Orange County 20 April


PC will need Backup in Afghanistan
Peace Corps will need Backup in Afghanistan 27 April


NY Times profiles first PCV Director Carol Bellamy
New York Times profiles first PCV Director Carol Bellamy 22 April


New Country Directors Complete Training
Congratulations to the new country "reps" 19 April


Special Report: Director Vasquez meets with RPCVs April 19, 2002


Peace Corps leaves Madagascar
Peace Corps out of Madagascar 19 April
Peace Corps pulling out of Madagascar amidst sporadic fighting 14 April


Special Report: Does the US Freedom Corps threaten Peace Corps' integrity? April 18, 2002


Peace Corps as independent and autonomous as ever
Peace Corps as independent and autonomous as ever 18 April
Peace Corps response doesn't address the issues raised 18 April


Peace Corps basks in the Spotlight
PC reports requests for applications up 77 percent 18 April


Special Report: Congressman Sam Farr to introduce new Peace Corps Legislation April 17, 2002


PCVs back in Turkmenistan
Volunteers return to Turkmenistan 17 April


Returned Volunteer character on tv show
Returned Volunteer character in new Fox TV Show 14 April


Malaysian PM Slams U.S. Aid, Praises Peace Corps
Malaysian PM Slams U.S. Aid, Praises Peace Corps 11 April


Senator Chris Dodd wary of USA Freedom Corps
Senator Chris Dodd wary of USA Freedom Corps as umbrella organization 10 April


Bush promotes volunteerism with RPCV Congressman Chris Shays
Bush promotes volunteerism during Bridgeport visit with RPCV Congressman Chris Shays 10 April


Bush promotes Homeland Security role of USA Freedom Corps
Says Peace Corps can help "spread America's values" 9 April


Congressman Sam Farr to introduce PC Legislation
Farr warns against any perception of PC link to intelligence-gathering 8 April
Farr bill would bolster Peace Corps 5 April
Proposed PC bill includes PC independence, Peace Fund, Robust PC Advisory Board 4 April
Rep. Sam Farr to unveil Bill expanding role of Peace Corps 3 April
Congressman Sam Farr to introduce PC Legislation 1 April


Special Report: Peace Corps Returns to Peru after 27 years April 2, 2002


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:06 am: Edit Post



April 16, 2002: New Peace Corps legislation proposed

Congressman Sam Farr proposes new Peace Corps legislation

Bush pushes Homeland Security with Freedom Corps - says Peace Corps can help "spread America's values"

Senator Dodd wary of USA Freedom Corps




April 2, 2002: Peace Corps returns to Peru

Peace Corps returns to Peru after 27 years

Exclusive Interview in Peru with Gaddi Vasquez

RPCV Congressmen Farr, Shays, and Walsh support Peace Corps Autonomy

Is the USA Freedom Corps a Threat to Peace Corps Integrity?

NPCA Chairman resigns after accepting Peace Corps Position