May 20, 2004: Headlines: Congress: Legislation: Safety and Security of Volunteers: Senator Mike Dewine Press Release: U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers

Peace Corps Online: Peace Corps News: Special Reports: April 2, 2004: Henry Hyde sponsors Peace Corps Safety and Security Bill: April 2, 2004 - Dayton Daily News: Hyde Bill would create Peace Corps Ombudsman, independent Inspector General, modify five-year rule : May 21, 2004: Headlines: Congress: Legislation: Safety and Security of Volunteers: Dayton Daily News: Senator Mike DeWine endorses Hyde safety bill, introduces version in Senate : May 20, 2004: Headlines: Congress: Legislation: Safety and Security of Volunteers: Senator Mike Dewine Press Release: U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers

By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-115-42.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.115.42) on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:32 am: Edit Post

U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers

U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers

U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers

DEWINE WORKS TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS

Contact: Amanda Flaig
Thursday, May 20, 2004

U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) today introduced the Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 designed to increase the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers. This bill is a result of reports by the General Accounting Office and the Dayton Daily News chronicling of the Peace Corps’ poor performance in responding to volunteer concerns, ensuring safe and secure housing and worksites, and planning for emergencies.

“This legislation is necessary to enhance the safety of our Peace Corps volunteers around the world,” said Senator DeWine. “We must ensure the safety of our citizens, regardless of where they live or work. I hope my colleagues, and the Peace Corps itself, will see the necessity of this legislation and help it pass quickly.”

The bill would create an Ombudsman’s Office and strengthen the safety and security framework of the Peace Corps Inspector General. Additionally, the bill would permanently eliminate the current five-year term limit for those individuals responsible for ensuring the safety of Peace Corps volunteers and permanently establish a new Office of Safety and Security.

The bill is cosponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) and was originally introduced in the House by Representative Henry Hyde (R –IL 6th).




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Story Source: Senator Mike Dewine Press Release

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By daniel (0-1pool136-32.nas12.somerville1.ma.us.da.qwest.net - 63.159.136.32) on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 12:03 am: Edit Post

Excellent. Thanks Mike

By nijma (dsc01-chc-il-209-109-244-38.rasserver.net - 209.109.244.38) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 1:09 am: Edit Post

Thank you to both sides of the aisle.


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