April 2003 - Breaking News

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Breaking News - April, 2003



Bush thanks Vasquez on AIDS Initiative
White House thanks Peace Corps Director for help on Global HIV/AIDS Initiative 29 April 2003


Shays says to rebuild Iraq quickly
Rep. Shays Calls For Rebuilding Iraq Quickly 29 April 2003
RPCV Chris Shays urges resolution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict 29 April 2003


Director Vasquez announces Peace Corps Growth
Director Vasquez announces that 1,100 trainees have been sent to posts worldwide in first four months this year 28 April 2003


Director Vasquez on TV tonight
Director Vasquez appears on Television this evening 29 April 2003


PCV returns to China on her own
PCV Julie Chan returns to China on her own 28 April 2003


White House kicks back Mark Gearan nomination
White House kicks back nomination of former PC Director Mark Gearan 28 April 2003


Ask your Congressman to co-sponsor HR250
Ask your Congressman to co-sponsor HR250 28 April 2003


Director Vasquez to deliver Commencement
Director Vasquez to deliver Commencement at University of La Verne May 24 28 April 2003


National Service Convention in June
2003 National Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service 28 April 2003


RPCV receives Poetry Award
Malawi RPCV Andrew Oerke receives Award of Excellence of the United Nations Society of Writers and Artists 27 April 2003


RPCV Congressman Chris Shays travels to Iraq
RPCV Congressman Chris Shays travels to Iraq - says Humanitarian Aid Organizations are frustrated 23 April 2003
U.S. relief agencies hobbled in drive to help Iraqis 22 April 2003


Team builds "Peace Corps" Robot
Malawi RPCV Jack Friedman's team builds "Peace Corps" robot 21 April 2003


RPCV says we have the right to express our opinion
Swaziland RPCV Ron Beeson says Americans have the right to express our opinion 20 April 2003


RPCV key to Iraq reconstruction
Peru RPCV Peter McPherson will lead the effort to re-establish a financial system in war-torn Iraq 18 April 2003


RPCV says patriots are the ones who protest
India RPCV Ronald Kuykendall says History shows that patriots are the ones who protest 18 April 2003


Columnist says PCVs sing Kumbaya
Columnist says Peace Corps puts unfocused college graduates on the dole to sing "Kumbaya" 17 April 2003


Vasquez keynotes at "Su Casa"
Director Vasquez to keynote at Su Casa Awards Dinner 17 April 2003


RPCVS continue to serve
Guatemala RPCV Rupert Scofield runs FINCA International 17 April 2003
Cosa Rica RPCV Gail Nystrom directs Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation 17 April 2003
Kenya RPCV Yvonne Taylor founded One Heart with Africa 16 April 2003


NPCA's first Associate Group
NPCA announces first Associate Group 16 April 2003


RPCV says US must fulfill obligations in Iraq
Thailand RPCV Collin Tong says US must meet its humanitarian obligations 15 April 2003


PCVs hope to return to China
Volunteers evacuated from China hope to return 15 April 2003


The Peace Corps' Secret
The Peace Corps' Secret 15 April 2003


Recommendations for the Digital Freedom Initiative
Every city is a village: Recommendations for the Digital Freedom Initiative 12 April 2003


Memorial Fund established for PCV Dee Hess
Memorial Fund established for PCV Dee Hess who died of rabies in Kenya in 1983 13 April 2003


PCVs off Standfast in Senegal
Volunteers taken off Standfast in Senegal 10 April 2002


Mismanagement in Americorps
Mismanagement Led to Americorps Job Freeze 10 April 2003


Dodd PC Amendment passes in Committee
Senate Committee Approves Dodd Legislation to Expand Peace Corps 10 April 2003
Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopts Dodd's Peace Corps Amendment 9 April 2003


Former Morocco CD says not to discount United Nations
Former Morocco Country Director Richard Holbrooke says not to discount the importance of the United Nations in Iraq reconstruction process 9 April 2003


RPCV sponsors law against students from Terrorist Nations
Indonesia RPCV Dick Kravitz sponsors Florida law to deny financial aid to students from Terrorist Nations 8 April 2003


PC plans 20% Annual Growth
Peace Corps has plan for 20% annual growth over next 5 years 7 April 2003


RPCVs invited to hear Jack Vaughn on May 4
RPCVs to host former Director Jack Vaughn at University of Maryland 7 April 2003


PC suspends Program in China
Peace Corps Suspends Program in China after growing concern with SARS 5 April 2003


Volunteers leaving Morocco
Peace Corps Suspends Program in Morocco 3 April 2003


RPCV works with Operation MOM
Barbados RPCV Lynn Fisher works with Operation MOM to support active military personnel 2 April 2003


Where does Peace Corps stand on pending legislation?
Where does the Peace Corps stand on pending Peace Corps legislation? 1 April 2003


Peace Corps returns to Botswana
Peace Corps returns to Botswana 1 April 2003


Gaddi Vasquez a Rising Star Again
Gaddi Vasquez a rising GOP star all over again 31 March 2003


PC Staff in Turkmenistan questioned by Security Officer
Turkmenistan security officer closely questioned Peace Corps local staffer about the activities of volunteers 31 March 2003


Director says Volunteer Spirit transcends Nationalism
Director says Peace Corp's Volunteer Spirit Transcends Nationalism, Politics 31 March 2003


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:01 am: Edit Post



April 29, 2003: Jack Vaughn - Peace Corps Legend

Jack Vaughn - Peace Corps Legend

Every City is a Village: The Digital Freedom Initiative

Foreign Relations Committee Approves Dodd's PC Legislation

RPCV Peter McPherson to re-establish financial system in Iraq

The Peace Corps' Secret




April 23, 2003: Special Edition - Humanitarian Aid to Iraq

RPCV Congressman Chris Shays says humanitarian aid organizations curtailed in Iraq

US must fulfill humanitarian obligations in Iraq says RPCV

U.S. relief agencies hobbled in drive to help Iraqis




April 1, 2003: Special Issue: Conflict in Iraq

Safety and Security of PCVs during Conflict with Iraq

Situation could deteriorate quickly says RPCV working in Afghanistan

Support US soldiers going into action says RPCV veteran

Turkey RPCVs support Turkey's right to make a democratic decision

RPCV Congressman Tom Petri works for asylum for Muslim leader

NPCA Board passes Resolution on Iraq

Refugee relief for Iraqi war victims planned by RPCV

April 1, 2003: Peace Corps Legislation

Special Report: Where does the Peace Corps stand on pending Peace Corps legislation?