December 2002 - Breaking News

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Breaking News - December, 2002



Peace Corps disappointed with Russian decision
Exclusive: Peace Corps disappointed with Russian decision 27 December 2002


Moscow to abandon Peace Corps agreement
New York Times: Russia bars future U.S. Peace Corps workers 28 December 2002
Pravda: Moscow informs Washington of intention to abandon Peace Corps agreement 27 December 2002
Associated Press: Russia Rejects U.S. Peace Corps 27 December 2002


Bush's Peace Corps agenda lags behind
Bush's Peace Corps agenda lags behind 26 December 2002


RPCV Chris Shays fights to head Gov Reform Committee
RPCV Chris Shays next in line to preside over the House Government Reform Committee 26 December 2002


RPCV rocks with the Rolling Stones
India RPCV Gene Tackett rocks with the Rolling Stones 25 December 2002


RPCV Physician skips smallpox vaccination
Ethiopia RPCV Physician Chuck Johnson plans to skip smallpox vacination 23 December 2002


RPCVs ask for access to Career Centers
RPCVs ask that Peace Corps reconsider limiting access to Career Centers 19 December 2002


Journal of a PCV in Jordan
Journal of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan 19 December 2002


RPCV creates "Students helping Street Kids"
Brazil RPCV Bob Crites creates "Students helping Street Kids" for South America 19 December 2002


King of Jordan praises Peace Corps
King Addullah of Jordan praises Peace Corps 18 December 2002
Peace Corps Director arrives in Jordan 17 December 2002


US Ready to Remove Peace Corps From Russia
U.S. Ready to Remove Peace Corps From Russia, Citing Disputes 17 December 2002


Russian Spy claims "groundless" says US
Russian claims about Peace Corps volunteers "groundless" says US Embassy 16 December 2002


KGB accuses PCVs of "suspicious activities"
Update: KGB Chief says PCVs involved in suspicious activities 15 December 2002
KGB chief accuses Peace Corps workers of spying in Russia 15 December 2002
Russia refuses visas to religious workers 2 November 2002
Time Magazine says Russia "Cooling To the Corps" 23 August 2002
Radio Free Europe makes the Case for the Peace Corps in Russia 18 August 2002
Secretary of State Powell makes no progress on Peace Corps visas with Russian foreign minister 14 August 2002
Peace Corps Moscow chief denies allegations of non-professionalism 13 August 2002
Russia Ousting Dozens Of Peace Corps Volunteers 12 August 2002


Jordan arrests two in murder of RPCV
Jordan arrests two in murder of RPCV Laurence Foley 14 December 2002
Jordan expresses regret at Peace Corps pullout 24 November 2002
Peace Corps Suspends Program In Jordan 23 November 2002
Diplomat and Returned Volunteer Larry Foley murdered in Jordan 27 October 2002


Tributes to John Dellenback
An RPCV remembers John Dellenback 13 December 2002
Peace Corps Mourns Loss of Former Director John R. Dellenback 11 December 2002
I Remember John Dellenback 9 December 2002
Tribute to John Dellenback - Peace Corps Giant 9 December 2002


Director Vasquez visits Armenia
Peace Corps Director Visits Armenia 13 December 2002


Get ready for Peace Corps Day
Peace Corps Director Announces Peace Corps Day Celebrations 13 December 2002


Testimony about kidnapped PCV
Former Colombia Country Director testifies about kidnapped PCV 13 December 2002


TIPS rejected by Congress
The Death of Operation TIPS 13 December 2002
USA Freedom Corps TIPS Program rejected By Congress in New Homeland Security Bill 13 November 2002


Peace Corps opens online library
Peace Corps Unveils Online Library 10 December 2002


Former PC Director Dellenback dies
Former Peace Corps Director John Dellenback dies at 84 8 December 2002
Former Peace Corps Director John Dellenback hospitalized 6 December 2002


Family of missing volunteer wants to talk to RPCVs
Attention Bolivia RPCVs: Poirier Family wants RPCVs who knew their missing son to contact the family 8 December 2002


NPCA avoids Budget Deficit
NPCA cuts costs to avoid Budget Deficit 7 December 2002


TIPS opponent says don't sacrifice freedom for safety
House Majority Leader Armey says not to sacrifice freedom for safety in the fight against terrorism 7 December 2002


Teaching English may benefit Liberty
Polish student says Teaching English may be the 21st century's most promising way to teach Freedom and Liberty 7 December 2002


Peace Activist Phil Berrigan Dies
Peace Activist Phillip Berrigan Dies at 79 7 December 2002


RPCV is leader of "Free the Grapes"
India and Iran RPCV David Lucas is leader of "Free the Grapes" Movement 5 December 2002


Ten things you can do for peace
Ten things anyone can do for world peace 5 December 2002


RPCV says even Iran does not support war with Iraq
RPCV Gretchen Kafoury makes Eye-opening return trip to Iran 5 December 2002


Jimmy Carter credits Peace Corps mother
Jimmy Carter credits Peace Corps mother Lillian Carter as inspiration for peace 5 December 2002


Creator of Peace Corps Slogan dies
Winnie Kelley, Creator of slogan: "The toughest job you'll ever love." dies 3 December 2002


How Peace Corps can recruit more Minority Students
Peace Corps Aims to Draw More Minority Students to Its Ranks 4 December 2002


American Myopia and the Islamic World
Reflections of a RPCV on American Myopia and the Islamic World 4 December 2002


Improvements Needed in Volunteer Support Services
Improvements Needed in Peace Corps Volunteer Support Services 1 December 2002


VSO Founder Mora Dickson dies
Mora Dickson dies - was Founder of Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) 1 December 2002


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:03 am: Edit Post



December 8, 2002: John Dellenback 1917 - 2002

Former Peace Corps Director John Dellenback dies at 84

I Remember John Dellenback

An RPCV remembers John Dellenback

Peace Corps Mourns Loss of Former Director John R. Dellenback

Tribute to John Dellenback - Peace Corps Giant




December 2, 2002: Special Health Issue

Exclusive: Improvements Needed in Peace Corps Volunteer Support Services

House of Representatives adjourns without passing Peace Corps Bill

Returned Volunteer murdered/Peace Corps suspends program in Jordan

Op-ed: President Kennedy's suffering forged his character

Program to collect RPCV Oral Histories

Peace Corps Volunteers renew ties with old friends in Morocco