February 7, 2005: Bush has asked for increases in the Peace Corps’ budget every year since taking office
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Bush has asked for increases in the Peace Corps’ budget every year since taking office

Bush has asked for increases in the Peace Corps’ budget every year since taking office


Caption: Copies of the proposed 2006 U.S. budget lay on the table of the White House Cabinet room as President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (4th R) speaks to the press following a cabinet meeting in Washington, February 7, 2005. Bush on Monday proposed a $2.5 trillion budget that slashes domestic programs from farm aid to housing grants for the poor, as he sought to curb budget deficits that have soared on his watch. Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters



The White House released their 2006 Budget today which included a proposal to fund the Peace Corps at $345 Million for FY06. This is a $27.7 Million increase over this year's budget and would allow the Peace Corps to open at least two new posts and maintain the existing number of volunteers at approximately 7,700 volunteers in the field, the highest number in 29 years.

Bush's proposal in his 2002 State of the Union address to double the Peace Corps to 14,000 volunteers appears to have been forgotten. The proposed budget still needs to be approved by Congress and there is no guarantee that the Peace Corps will get the amount proposed. Read the complete story at:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS*

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

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President Bush is committed to increasing American service overseas and, accordingly, has asked for increases in the Peace Corps’ budget every year since taking office. The number of Peace Corps volunteers—7,733 in 2004—is at its highest level in 29 years. These dedicated individuals reflect the best of American values and compassion by working in such diverse fields as education, health, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, information technology, business development, the environment, and agriculture. The Budget requests $345 million for the program, allowing it to open at least two new posts and maintain the existing number of volunteers.

In addition, in 2003, President Bush announced a new initiative coordinated by USA Freedom Corps and USAID called Volunteers for Prosperity that provides America’s professionals new opportunities to serve abroad on specific development initiatives in countries of their choice. Organizations that become Volunteers for Prosperity participants and deploy volunteers are given priority for Federal funding in select Federal development assistance programs. Since its inception, Volunteers for Prosperity has recruited nearly 200 non-profit and for-profit organizations, representing a pool of 34,000 skilled American professionals. These organizations have deployed nearly 7,000 volunteers to help reduce poverty and promote economic growth.



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When this story was posted in February 2005, this was on the front page of PCOL:

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Peace Corps swears in 12 new Country Directors 4 Feb
Kenneth Hawkinson studies oral traditions of Mali 4 Feb
Tony Hall urges politicians to bring religious faith to office 4 Feb
Dodd opposes Gonzales nomination 3 Feb
Dr. Robert Zeigler to head Rice Research Institute 3 Feb
Taylor Hackford going into television with "E-Ring" 2 Feb
President Bush's past promises in State of the Union 1 Feb
Moreigh Wolf says gays cannot volunteer with partners 1 Feb
Coleman to chair Peace Corps Subcommittee 1 Feb
Vasquez assesses need in Southeast Asia 31 Jan
James Bullington says Bush Inaugural speaks to PC 31 Jan
Allen Andersson creates foundation to promote libraries 31 Jan
Joseph Opala to film "Priscilla's Homecoming" 31 Jan
Donna Shalala embarks on aggressive UM expansion 31 Jan
Thomas Dichter says Poor Countries Need Smarter Aid 30 Jan
Alberto Ibargüen to head Knight Foundation 28 Jan
Helen Sheehy organizes "Endangered Peoples" exhibit 28 Jan
RPCVs mobilize support for Countries of Service Date: January 30 2005 No: 405 RPCVs mobilize support for Countries of Service
RPCV Groups mobilize to support their Countries of Service. Over 200 RPCVS have already applied to the Crisis Corps to provide Tsunami Recovery aid, RPCVs have written a letter urging President Bush and Congress to aid Democracy in Ukraine, and RPCVs are writing NBC about a recent episode of the "West Wing" and asking them to get their facts right about Turkey.
RPCVs contend for Academy Awards Date: January 31 2005 No: 416 RPCVs contend for Academy Awards
Bolivia RPCV Taylor Hackford's film "Ray" is up for awards in six categories including best picture, best actor and best director. "Autism Is a World" co-produced by Sierra Leone RPCV Douglas Biklen and nominated for best Documentary Short Subject, seeks to increase awareness of developmental disabilities. Colombian film "El Rey," previously in the running for the foreign-language award, includes the urban legend that PCVs teamed up with El Rey to bring cocaine to U.S. soil.
Ask Not Date: January 18 2005 No: 388 Ask Not
As our country prepares for the inauguration of a President, we remember one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century and how his words inspired us. "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
Coleman: Peace Corps mission and expansion Date: January 8 2005 No: 373 Coleman: Peace Corps mission and expansion
Senator Norm Coleman, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee that oversees the Peace Corps, says in an op-ed, A chance to show the world America at its best: "Even as that worthy agency mobilizes a "Crisis Corps" of former Peace Corps volunteers to assist with tsunami relief, I believe an opportunity exists to rededicate ourselves to the mission of the Peace Corps and its expansion to touch more and more lives."
RPCVs active in new session of Congress Date: January 8 2005 No: 374 RPCVs active in new session of Congress
In the new session of Congress that begins this week, RPCV Congressman Tom Petri has a proposal to bolster Social Security, Sam Farr supported the objection to the Electoral College count, James Walsh has asked for a waiver to continue heading a powerful Appropriations subcommittee, Chris Shays will no longer be vice chairman of the Budget Committee, and Mike Honda spoke on the floor honoring late Congressman Robert Matsui.
RPCVs and Peace Corps provide aid Date: January 4 2005 No: 366 Latest: RPCVs and Peace Corps provide aid
Peace Corps made an appeal last week to all Thailand RPCV's to consider serving again through the Crisis Corps and more than 30 RPCVs have responded so far. RPCVs: Read what an RPCV-led NGO is doing about the crisis an how one RPCV is headed for Sri Lanka to help a nation he grew to love. Question: Is Crisis Corps going to send RPCVs to India, Indonesia and nine other countries that need help?
The World's Broken Promise to our Children Date: December 24 2004 No: 345 The World's Broken Promise to our Children
Former Director Carol Bellamy, now head of Unicef, says that the appalling conditions endured today by half the world's children speak to a broken promise. Too many governments are doing worse than neglecting children -- they are making deliberate, informed choices that hurt children. Read her op-ed and Unicef's report on the State of the World's Children 2005.

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