February 2003 - Breaking News

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By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 2:23 pm: Edit Post

Breaking News - February, 2003



Remembrance of Robert Martin
Remembrance of Robert L. Martin, Peace Corps General Counsel 28 February 2003


Director works on Freedom Initiative
Peace Corps Director to Help Launch Digital Freedom Initiative 28 February 2003


How RPCV Ad against War was organized
How I got involved in the New York Times Ad Campaign 27 February 2003
Half Page Ad of RPCVs opposing War in Iraq runs in NY Times 21 February 2003


Peace Corps Swears In New Country Directors
Peace Corps Swears In New Country Directors for the Gambia, Kenya, Zambia, Georgia, Guatemala, East Timor 27 February 2003


Nominations open for NPCA Board
Nominations being Accepted for NPCA Board Elections 27 February 2003


Peace Corps' new Online Newsletter
Director Vasquez announces Peace Corps' Online Newsletter for RPCVs 27 February 2003


Congress modifies Five Year Rule
Congress modifies Five Year Rule for Peace Corps 26 February 2003


Peace Corps Day in Chicago
Mayor declares Peace Corps Day in Chicago 26 February 2003


Gift of the USA
"Gift of the USA" blows the lid off Peace Corps Kazakhstan 26 February 2003


RPCV Ad Runs in NY Times
Half Page Ad of RPCVs opposing War in Iraq runs in NY Times 21 February 2003


NPCA asks for RPCV support of HR 250
The New Mandate Group and the NPCA ask for support for HR 250 21 February 2003


Full U.S. Control Planned for Iraq
Full U.S. Control Planned for Iraq 21 February 2003


Bellamy criticizes government, NGO cooperation
Former Peace Corps Director Carol Bellamy criticizes tension between public and private sectors that prevents them from working together for humanitarian causes 20 February 2003


Sam Farr discusses PC with Castro
RPCV Sam Farr discusses Peace Corps with Fidel Castro, receives painting by Cuban Artist Aguedo Alonso 19 February 2003


Largest PC Appropriation in the History
Largest Appropriation in the History of Peace Corps Approved 19 February 2003
Congress boosts Peace Corps Budget but not as much as Bush asked for 18 February 2003


Sam Farr leads opposition to War in Iraq
Sam Farr leads opposition to War in Iraq 19 February 2003


Completion of PC Program in Russia
Gaddi Vasquez in Moscow for Completion of Peace Corps' Program in Russia 19 February 2003
American Ambassador's Remarks at Reception for Peace Corps Volunteers in Moscow 13 February 2003


It won't end with Iraq
It won't end with Iraq 18 February 2003


DRI ready for War in Iraq
Thomas Tighe's Direct Relief International is ready if war breaks out 17 February 2003


Russian spies back in power
Russian spies back in power 17 February 2003


Diplomats become targets
In the age of terror, diplomatic outposts have become gilded cages 15 February 2003


Love in the Peace Corps
Four Couples find Love in the Peace Corps 14 February 2003


RPCV to chair Corporate Council on Africa
India RPCV Frank Fountain elected Chairman of Corporate Council on Africa 14 February 2003


PC/Washington Directors on the move
Peace Corps Africa Regional Director Henry McKoy Visits North Carolina Schools 13 February 2003
Peace Corps CIO Speaks to India Association of Minnesota 10 February 2003


Peace Corps get $297 Million
Congress passes spending bill with $297 million for Peace Corps 13 February 2003


Shriver on A-List
Sargent Shriver still on Washington's A-List 12 February 2003


Peace Corps responds to Guest House concerns
Peace Corps responds to parents' concerns about Guest Houses in Guinea 11 February 2003
Parents of PCVs in Guinea upset by closure of Guest Houses - plan to write Congress 3 February 2003


China Director Foley says America's global priorities wrong
Former China Country Director says Bush has America's global priorities wrong 10 February 2003


Student Loans are for Suckers
Student Loans are for Suckers - What the Peace Corps can do 10 February 2003


Malaysia eyes National Service
Drawbacks and benefits of national service 9 February 2003


RPCV says Citizens must not be afraid to protest
Turkmenistan RPCV Joan Heron says Citizens must not be afraid to protest the 'Juggernaut of war' 9 February 2003


Sam Farr pushes peace over war with Iraq
Colombia RPCV Sam Farr pushes peace over war with Iraq 9 February 2003


19 Co-sponsors for Peace Corps Bill
19 Co-sponsors now for Peace Corps Bill (HR 250) 9 February 2003
Co-Sponsors to H.R.250 Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act (Introduced in House) 1 February 2003
H.R.250 Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act (Introduced in House) 8 January 2003


Dodd still undecided
RPCV Chris Dodd Keeps Lieberman, Democrats Guessing on Presidential Run 9 February 2003


RPCV brings word from Baghdad
Swaziland RPCV Joan Moore brings word from Baghdad 8 February 2003


PC Swears-In Volunteers in Peru
Peace Corps Swears-In Volunteers in Peru 7 February 2003
Peace Corps Resumes Work in Peru 3 February 2003


PC returns to Macedonia
Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Macedonia 7 February 2003


Vasquez in Bulgaria hears PC praise
President of Bulgaria Praises Peace Corps' Work to Director Vasquez 7 February 2003


PC Doctor says Africa ready to host World Cup
Peace Corps Doctor Tom Simpson asks if Africa is ready to host the 2010 World Cup 7 February 2003


PC extends active status for Walter Poirier
Peace Corps extends active status for Walter Poirier for another year 7 February 2003
Massachusetts Congressmen request that missing PCV Walter Poirier remain on Peace Corps active-volunteer list 3 February 2003
Parents ask why they were the only ones who noticed Walter Poirier was missing 1 February 2003


RPCV helps farmers market their coffee
Guatemala RPCV Naren Sonpal helps Central American farmers market their coffee 7 February 2003


Threats force RPCVs to flee Ranch
Threats Force Dominican Republic RPCVs Len Wersch and Ellen Jones to Flee Ranch in Mexico 6 February 2003


Senator Norm Coleman will oversee PC
Senator Norm Coleman to be Chairman of Senate subcommittee that oversees Peace Corps 6 February 2003


Alaska Judge rejects PCV dividend checks
Alaska Judge rejects dividend checks for Peace Corps volunteers 5 February 2003


Search begins for New NPCA President
NPCA Announces Search for New President 5 February 2003


RPCV fought for civil rights
Turkey RPCV Elaine Jones fought for justice 5 February 2003


RPCVs meet goal to place Ad in NY Times
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers for a Better World meet goal for NY Times Ad oppossing war with Iraq 4 February 2003
RPCVs organize to place Full Page ad in NY Times against War in Iraq 2 February 2003


Federally Funded Missionaries Threaten Asian Culture
Federally Funded Missionaries Threaten a Southeast Asian Culture 4 February 2003


Bush's FY 2004 Budget includes PC increase
President Bush Announces 2004 Budget; Peace Corps’ Funding to Increase 3 February 2003


Request that missing PCV remain on active-volunteer list
Massachusetts Congressmen request that missing PCV Walter Poirier remain on Peace Corps active-volunteer list 3 February 2003


RPCV helps Cities in Afghanistan
RPCV helps Cities in Afghanistan and Nebraska Forge "Sister Cities" Partnership 3 February 2003


PC Guest House Closure in Guinea causes concern
Parents of PCVs in Guinea upset by closure of Guest Houses - plan to write Congress 3 February 2003


Subtle sacrifices as war drums sound
Subtle sacrifices as war drums sound 2 February 2003


Bridgeland hopes to build a culture of service
USA Freedom Corps head John Bridgeland hopes to build a culture of service 2 February 2003


All RPCVs can access Career Centers
All RPCVs can access Career Centers - One Year Rule suspended indefinitely 2 February 2003
RPCVs ask that Peace Corps reconsider limiting access to Career Centers 19 December 2002


Mae Jemison remembers Peace Corps
Peace Corps Doctor Mae Jemison answers the question "What Was Space Like?" 2 February 2003


Twelve Co-Sponsors to H.R.250 PC Bill
Co-Sponsors to H.R.250 Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act (Introduced in House) 1 February 2003
H.R.250 Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act (Introduced in House) 8 January 2003


RPCV helps build school in Viet Nam
Colombia RPCV John Weldon Scott helps build school in Viet Nam 1 February 2003


Get a Peace Corps Day Proclamation
How to obtain a Peace Corps Day Proclamation from your City or County 1 February 2003


RPCV chairs Fulbright Selection Committee
Malaysia RPCV Ford Burkhart will chair Fulbright Selection Committee for West and Central/Southern Africa 31 January 2003


Dodd won't run for president
RPCV Senator Dodd won't run for president 31 January 2003


Virginia RPCVs shares skills
Returned Volunteers in Virginia continue to share their skills 30 January 2003


1st Anniversary of Freedom Corps
President Commemorates 1st Anniversary of Freedom Corps 30 January 2003


RPCV leads a lifetime of volunteering
Sierra Leone RPCV Gerri Preston leads a lifetime of volunteering 29 January 2003


RPCV writes about turning 60
Turkey RPCV Joanne Omang writes about turning 60 25 January 2003


MA Peace Corps vets get pension credit for teaching
State Senator David Magnani promoted bill that gives Massachusetts Peace Corps vets pension credit for teaching 24 January 2003


Director Coverdell remembered
Ceremony in Georgia remembers late Senator and Peace Corps Director Coverdell 23 January 2003


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:02 am: Edit Post



February 2, 2003: End of an Era - What's Next?

Dane Smith resigns as NPCA President

All RPCVs can now access Career Centers - One Year Rule suspended indefinitely

Korea RPCV says US didn't live up to 1994 agreement with North Korea

RPCVs organize to place ad in NY Times opposing War in Iraq

RPCV Sam Farr re-introduces Peace Corps bill in Congress

Analysis of Peace Corps Expulsion from Russia

Vasquez endorses "the machine" in Orange County political race