August 2003 - Breaking News

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Breaking News - August, 2003



RPCV says No Stability in Afghanistan
RPCV says No Stability in Afghanistan 28 August 2003


Bush meets with future PCVs
Bush meets with future PCVs in Minneapolis 28 August 2003


RPCV Walsh won't support bailout of Americorps
RPCV James Walsh, a long time supporter of Americorps, says he won't support bailout 28 August 2003


Former Director Chao profiled in USA Today
Profile of former Peace Corps Director Elaine Chao 28 August 2003


RPCVs form Bridges with Ghana
Returned Volunteers form new organization called BRIDGE to work in Ghana 27 August 2003


Shays says Iraq Effort Needs Allied Help
RPCV Congressman Chris Shays says Iraq Effort Needs Allied Help 27 August 2003


Bush treats Peace Corps well
Minnesota Newspaper says Bush treats Peace Corps well 26 August 2003


Teen Sentenced For Killing RPCV Father
Teen Sentenced For Killing PNG RPCV Brian Walker and wife 26 August 2003
Town hopes teen killer explains murders of PNG RPCV Brian Walker and wife 26 August 2003


Senator's 'Aids tour' could make a difference
Senator Coleman's 'Aids tour' could make a difference 24 August 2003


RPCV Writer weds in Kansas
Ukraine RPCV and Writer Christie Appelhanz weds Richard Eckert 24 August 2003


Bush to salute retired couple joining PC
Bush to salute retired Minnesota couple joining Peace Corps 23 August 2003


Bush to meet Peace Corps Volunteers in Minnesota
Bush will meet Peace Corps volunteers Edward and Jane Bardon in Minnesota 22 August 2003


Future PCVs will greet Bush in Minnesota
Future Peace Corps Volunteers Edward and Jane Bardon will greet President Bush in Minnesota 22 August 2003


Coleman stunned by AIDS comments
Senator Norm Coleman stunned by South African trade minister's comments on AIDS 22 August 2003


"I have a Dream" 40th Anniversary
Fortieth Anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" 22 August 2003


RPCV Mayor urge Hispanics to get involved
San Angelo RPCV Mayor urges Hispanics to get involved 22 August 2003


RPCV says students don't discuss world news
Sierra Leone RPCV Marnie Hunter says today's students have little time to discuss world news 20 August 2003


Queer Eye For The Straight RPCV
Queer Eye For The Straight RPCV 20 August 2003


RPCV and Senator Chris Dodd named `New Englander of the Year'
Dominican Republic RPCV and Senator Chris Dodd named `New Englander of the Year' 20 August 2003


Peace Corps Welcomes Kids For Peace Camp
Peace Corps Headquarters Welcomes Kids For Peace Camp from Towson, Maryland 20 August 2003


President visits PCVs in Botswana
President Bush visits Peace Corps Volunteers in Botswana 20 August 2003


Senator Coleman to meet with PCVs in Africa
Senator Coleman to get a first-hand look at effects of AIDS, meet with Peace Corps Volunteers in Africa 19 August 2003


Vasquez criticized for supporting Gay Pride
Vasquez criticized for designating "Gay and Lesbian Pride Month" at Peace Corps 19 August 2003


Coleman to examine Africa's AIDS crisis
Senator Coleman to examine Africa's AIDS crisis 19 August 2003


RPCV says school testing takes U.S. closer to 'Old Europe'
RPCV says New school testing takes the U.S. closer to 'Old Europe' 19 August 2003


RPCVs work to end Female Genital Mutilation
RPCVs Dave Orphal and Sharona Thompson head back to Senegal to work for elimination of Female Genital Mutilation 17 August 2003


RPCV runs river guide business in Alaska
India RPCV Steve Mahay runs river guide business in Alaska 17 August 2003


Somber reminders of danger
Somber reminders of danger 16 August 2003


RPCV throws Lifeline to a poor Guatemalan village
RPCV Rod Foley throws Lifeline to a poor Guatemalan village 15 August 2003


A Modest Proposal
A Proposal to expand and revitalize the NPCA 13 August 2003


Kennedy/Shriver connections help Arnold
Kennedy/Shriver connections add oomph to Schwarzenegger's political quest, says author 13 August 2003


Armenia RPCV dies in Uzbekistan
Armenia Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carrie Jane Dulin, 28, who died in car crash in Uzbekistan, was caring and giving 12 August 2003


RPCV fined for protesting Iraq war
Philippines RPCV Ryan Clancy fined $10,000 for protesting war in Iraq 12 August 2003


DRI sending Medical Supplies to Iraq
Thailand RPCV Thomas Tighe's Direct Relief International Is Sending Medical Supplies to Iraq 11 August 2003


RPCV teaches Bible-based martial arts
Cameroon and Ecuador RPCV Wendy Williamson teaches Bible-based martial arts 11 August 2003


RPCV is new Riverkeeper for Pamlico-Tar River
El Salvador RPCV Heather Jacobs is new Riverkeeper for Pamlico-Tar River 10 August 2003


Maria Shriver: Beauty and The Barbarian
Maria Shriver: Beauty and The Barbarian 10 August 2003


Shrivers and Kennedys mum on Arnold
Shrivers and Kennedys mum on Arnold 9 August 2003


RPCV drops out of California Governor's race
Ethiopia RPCV and State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi drops out of California Governor's race 9 August 2003


RPCV exhibits Palestinian Posters
Morocco RPCV Dan Walsh exhibits Palestinian Posters 9 August 2003


They Will Remember
They Will Remember 8 August 2003


Vasquez in Ukraine
Peace Corps director makes acquaintance of Ukraine 8 August 2003


Senator Norm Coleman and PC Appropriations
Senator Norm Coleman and Peace Corps Appropriations 7 August 2003


RPCV seeks California governor's office
Ethiopia RPCV John Garamendi seeks California governor's office 7 August 2003


Farewell from Dane Smith
Farewell from Dane Smith 6 August 2003


PC Announces University Partnerships
Peace Corps Announces University Partnerships 6 August 2003


This is Malaria
This is Malaria 5 August 2003


RPCV sees deprivation and dignity in Africa
Ghana RPCV Adam Cohen sees Deprivation and dignity in an African village 5 August 2003


RPCV honored for work with Heifer International
USDA honors Ecuador RPCV Dick Moore for work with Heifer International 4 August 2003


RPCV returns to Ghana to help lepers
RPCV Bill Reid returns to Ghana to build poultry house for victims of leprosy 4 August 2003


RPCV and husband work to end civil war in Liberia
Husband of Lesotho RPCV Karen Dahn works to end civil war in his native Liberia 4 August 2003


Memorial Fund established for RPCV
Sri Lanka RPCV Patrick J. Cunningham's Work Honored in New Memorial Fund 4 August 2003


PCV meets President Bush in Botswana
PCV Sally Altland meets President Bush in Botswana 1 August 2003


RPCV hits the road in recumbent bicycle
Liberia RPCV David Price takes a spin along the Mother Road 3 August 2003


Don't Mind the Goats
Don't Mind the Goats 1 August 2003


The AmeriCorps Follies
The AmeriCorps Follies 30 July 2003


War-Zone Peace Corps?
War-Zone Peace Corps? 27 July 2003


Peace Corps good for America
Peace Corps good for America 27 July 2003