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March 31, 2008: This Month's Top Stories Date: May 1 2008 No: 1238 March 31, 2008: This Month's Top Stories
John Nichols writes: Tom Petri Challenges Abusive Secrecy 15 Mar
Timothy Shriver writes Baseball and 'Sarge' 31 Mar
Barry Kitterman writes "Baker's Boy" 30 Mar
Nathaniel Spiller writes: Friendship Thrives in Senegal 30 Mar
Garamendi Addresses California Democratic Convention 29 Mar
Melinda Palma lunches with Bush in Ghana 28 Mar
Peace Corps Director Tschetter leads by example 28 Mar
Bush presents Service Award to Lydia Humenycky 27 Mar
Suspension of Kenya Program under review 23 Mar
Patricia 'Pan' Godchaux rejoins PC after 40 years 23 Mar
James Rupert writes: Parliament to Rein In Musharraf 23 Mar
Embassies pay for devalued dollar 22 Mar
Sargent Shriver at Fund Raiser for Best Buddies 21 Mar
Terry Thomas strongly opposed to war in Iraq 19 Mar
Tony D’Souza's new book is "The Konkans" 18 Mar
Larry Kaplow writes: US taking notice of ordinary Iraqis 17 Mar
Bruce Cumings says North Korea tough to invade 12 Mar
PCVs Participate in ‘Walk the Nation’ in Swaziland 10 Mar
Theroux says India as hospitable as ever 8 Mar
Tony Hall talks about hunger in Bonita 6 Mar
Hill says relations with North Korea possible 4 Mar

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Peace Corps Photo Exhibition in Fort Collins
Peace Corps Reunion Photo Exhibition in Fort Collins, Colorado to Feature Worldwide Activities of Active and Former Peace Corps Volunteers 31 March 2008



James MacTavish writes: Late absentee ballot inexcusable
China Peace Corps Volunteer James Bryant MacTavish writes: Late absentee ballot for primary inexcusable 31 March 2008



Blackwill says US failed India on Kandahar
Blackwill agrees US failed India on Kandahar 31 March 2008



Timothy Shriver writes Baseball and 'Sarge'
Timothy Shriver writes: When I think of Opening Day, I can’t help but think of my 92-year-old Dad 31 March 2008



Barry Kitterman writes "Baker's Boy"
Character of Tanner exactly size of life in Belize RPCV Barry Kitterman's 'Baker's Boy' 30 March 2008



Nathaniel Spiller writes: Friendship Thrives in Senegal
Senegal RPCV Nathaniel Spiller writes: A Friendship Thrives, With a Sack of Rice 30 March 2008



Garamendi Addresses California Democratic Convention
John Garamendi Addresses to the California Democratic Convention 29 March 2008



Jim Walsh reflects on doing his 'bit' for 30 years
Jim Walsh reflects on doing his 'bit' for three decades 29 March 2008



Melinda Palma lunches with Bush in Ghana
Peace Corps volunteer Melinda Palma lunches with Bush in Ghana 28 March 2008



Al Kamen writes: Christopher Hill battles Daniel Fried
Al Kamen writes: Christopher Hill has long standing battle with Daniel Fried 28 March 2008



Jeffrey Tayler writes: Black Gold and Golden Rule
Jeffrey Tayler writes: Black Gold and the Golden Rule 28 March 2008



Peace Corps Director Tschetter leads by example
Peace Corps Director leads by his example 28 March 2008



Chris Frost is procurement officer with USAID
Hungary RPCV Chris Frost is a procurement officer with the United States Agency for International Development, trying to combat the HIV/AIDS crisis in South Africa and Namibia 27 March 2008



Bush presents Service Award to Lydia Humenycky
Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Lydia Humenycky in recognition of her two years of service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo 27 March 2008



Eunice Kennedy Shriver recovering at UM Hospital
Eunice Kennedy Shriver is recovering at UM Hospital 26 March 2008



Jake Hooker writes: At Shuttered Gateway to Tibet
Jake Hooker writes: At Shuttered Gateway to Tibet, Unrest Simmers Against Chinese Rule 26 March 2008



Mary Hensley promotes Philippines Organic Rice
Organic indigenous rice grown by farmers in the Philippines has penetrated the American market due to the business efforts of a former US Peace Corps volunteer Mary Hensley 26 March 2008



Jim Doyle rolls out clean energy strategy
Gov. Jim Doyle rolled out a new clean energy strategy, in the midst of Wisconsin’s ongoing clash to repair a budget shortfall topping half a billion dollars. 26 March 2008



Nancy Scheper-Hughes speaks on Traffic in Organs
Professor-at-Large Nancy Scheper-Hughes will deliver a public lecture titled "A World Cut in Two: The Global Traffic in Organs" 24 March 2008



Suspension of Kenya Program under review
The temporary suspension of the Peace Corps program in Kenya is under review 23 March 2008



Patricia 'Pan' Godchaux rejoins PC after 40 years
Patricia 'Pan' Godchaux is a former Birmingham school board member and politician who has rejoined the Peace Corps 40 years after her first tour of duty 23 March 2008



Kinky puts his Austin home on the market
Kinky puts his Austin home on the market 23 March 2008



Obituary for Liberia RPCV Gerald L. "Jerry" Nelson
Obituary for Liberia RPCV Gerald L. "Jerry" Nelson 23 March 2008



James Rupert writes: Parliament to Rein In Musharraf
James Rupert writes: Pakistan Parliament to Rein In Musharraf as It Elects a Premier 23 March 2008



Embassies pay for devalued dollar
Embassies pay for devalued dollar 22 March 2008



Sargent Shriver at Fund Raiser for Best Buddies
Sargent Shriver at fund Raiser for Best buddies 21 March 2008



Mike Tidwell writes: New Orleans efforrts not enough
Mike Tidwell writes: Army Corps climate efforts in New Orleans may not be enough 21 March 2008



Terry Thomas strongly opposed to war in Iraq
Kenya RPCV Terry Thomas of Redding, a Vietnam War combat veteran who said he's pro-military, is strongly opposed to the war in Iraq 19 March 2008



Obituary for Moldova RPCV Victoria (Vicki) Van Meter
Obituary for Moldova RPCV Victoria (Vicki) Van Meter 19 March 2008



Tony D’Souza's new book is "The Konkans"
Tony D’Souza compelling tale of one extended family's trials and triumphs in a foreign land is an astute glimpse of the challenges, dangers, and rewards of assimilation 18 March 2008



Alice Slattery remembered for work in India
India RPCV Alice Slattery remembered for work with Peace Corps 18 March 2008



Grant Earich writes: PC Acomplishments in Ukraine
Grant Earich writes: Accomplishments and obstacles in Ukraine 17 March 2008



Larry Kaplow writes: US taking notice of ordinary Iraqis
Larry Kaplow writes: Finally, the U.S. is taking more notice of ordinary Iraqis 17 March 2008



Obituary for Kenya Country Director Calvin H. Raullerson
Obituary for Kenya Country Director Calvin H. Raullerson 16 March 2008



John Nichols writes: Tom Petri Challenges Abusive Secrecy
John Nichols writes: Tom Petri challenges abusive secrecy 15 March 2008



Peace Corps Unveils 50th Anniversary Website
Peace Corps Unveils 50th Anniversary Website 14 March 2008



Rochester Center to host RPCV photographs
The Center for Fine Art Photography in Rochester will be hosting a show of photographs created by Peace Corps Volunteers in August 2008 14 March 2008



Jasmine Sawers Follows Father in Peace Corps
Jasmine Sawers father some 35 years ago when he served as a volunteer in Thailand 13 March 2008



Bruce Cumings says North Korea tough to invade
Bruce Cumings says North Korea would be tough to invade 12 March 2008



Chuck Holton writes: "Peace Corps" in Iraq going strong
Chuck Holton writes: The "Peace Corps" in Iraq is going strong 11 March 2008



Petersons were one of first PC Married Couples
Deb Peterson writes: After my husband and I got married, we joined the Peace Corps as one of the first married couples 11 March 2008



PC Celebrates Women's History Month
Peace Corps Celebrates Women's History Month 10 March 2008



PCVs Participate in ‘Walk the Nation’ in Swaziland
Peace Corps Participates in ‘Walk the Nation’ in Swaziland 10 March 2008



Monterey offers Master's in Public Administration
Monterey Institute of International Studies offers a master's degree in public administration in collaboration with the Peace Corps 9 March 2008



PCVs mentor English teachers in Mindanao
Peace Corps volunteers mentor English teachers in Mindanao 9 March 2008



Michael O’Hanlon updates: The State of Iraq
Michael O’Hanlon writes: The State of Iraq: An Update 9 March 2008



Theroux says India as hospitable as ever
Paul Theroux says 'India is one country which is as hospitable as ever' 8 March 2008



Farr's 'Gestapo' comments draw national attention
Farr's 'Gestapo' comments draw national attention 6 March 2008



Tony Hall talks about hunger in Bonita
Tony Hall talks about hunger in Bonita 6 March 2008



RPCVs honored at University of Buffalo
The Returned Volunteer Panel from the Peace Corps was honored as part of Peace Corps Week at University of Buffalo 5 March 2008



Botswana President Festus Mogae praises PC
Botswana President Festus Mogae has praised US Peace Corps volunteers for contributing to excellent outcomes in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission programmes 4 March 2008



Hill says relations with North Korea possible
Hill says relations with North Korea possible 4 March 2008



Tom Murphy Keynotes Geospatial Conference
Tom Murphy, Former Pittsburgh Mayor and ULI Senior Resident Fellow, to Keynote Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference 2008 4 March 2008



A Tale of Peace Corps Morocco in the 1960's
Medical Officer Terry writes: A Tale of the Peace Corps in Morocco in the 1960's 3 March 2008



Greg Smith serves in Sierra Leone after Military
Greg Smith isn’t sure what pushed him to serve in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone but believes it was partly because he served as a soldier in Korea during the Vietnam War, and was trying to balance his time in “the war corps” by offering his services in the Peace Corps 3 March 2008



Navtej Sarna writes: Paul Theroux on Travel Wrting
Navtej Sarna writes: Paul Theroux explains why Travel writers seldom go back to the places they have written about 2 March 2008