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March 22, 2009: Special Envoy Date: March 22 2009 No: 1343 March 22, 2009: Special Envoy
Holbrooke is Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan 26 Feb
Peace Corps Madagascar Program Suspended 16 Mar
Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin 12 Mar
Joseph Acaba Makes First Spacewalk 21 Mar
Michael O'Hanlon: Can Obama win in Afghanistan? 20 Mar
Dodd faces Rebellion in Connecticut 19 Mar
Mike Honda writes: Request for Internet Ideas 19 Mar
Laurence Leamer writes: Tragedy of the Peace Corps 16 Mar
Gaddi Vasquez at Annenberg Foundation Trust 16 Mar
White House defends appointment of Chris Hill 14 Mar
Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill 10 Mar
John Dunlop helps Iraq recover 8 Mar
Want a better safer world? Volunteer. 6 Mar
Guy Consolmagno writes: The Search for Earth-like Planets 5 Mar
Charles Murray to receive AEI Award 5 Mar
Sam Goldman started D.light to replace kerosene lamps 4 Mar
RPCVs apply Ideas To Hometown In Need 3 Mar
Senator Bond: Peace Corps and Smart Power 26 Feb
Bob Shacochis writes: Rebuild the Peace Corps 24 Feb
Stephen Andersen promotes Kenyan artisans 24 Feb
Francis Koster writes: A shard of glass 24 Feb
Read more stories from February 2009 and March.

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Jude Nordhoff worked with Wildlife in Botswana
Jude Nordhoff writes: As a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana about 13 years ago, I worked for the Department of Wildlife, which enabled me to travel often to the country's many game reserves 1 March 2009



Cecile Arquette is on a green trajectory
Cameroon RPCV Cecile Arquette and her husband Steven Marx are on a green trajectory 1 March 2009



Livy Hitchcock is Caneel Bay Resort's artist in residence
Philippines RPCV Livy Hitchcock is Caneel Bay Resort's artist in residence 1 March 2009



Kevin Bennoch is co-director of Lake Fayetteville Science Center
Philippines RPCV Kevin Bennoch is the co-director of the Lake Fayetteville Science Center 2 March 2009



Joe Aacaba To Rocket Into Cosmos
Joe Aacaba To Rocket Into Cosmos 2 March 2009



RPCVs applie Ideas To Hometown In Need
Bolivia RPCV Taylor Stuckert and Mark Rembert decided to put aside work in the Peace Corps to see what they could do to help fix their own community — and they hatched a plan to start an environmentally friendly project that they hope will put hundreds back to work 3 March 2009



Obituary for Colombia RPCV Rudy C. Sixta Jr.
Obituary for Colombia RPCV Rudy C. Sixta Jr. 3 March 2009



Donna Shalala Praises Obama’s New Health Team
Shalala Praises Obama’s New Health Team 3 March 2009



Sam Goldman started D.light to replace kerosene lamps
Benin RPCV Sam Goldman started D.light with the mission of replacing millions of kerosene lamps now used in poor, rural parts of the world with solar-powered lamps 4 March 2009



Peace Corps volunteers meet challenges in Mongolia
Peter Gerlach and his wife, Cady Sinnwell, write: Peace Corps volunteers meet challenges in Mongolia 4 March 2009



Hugh Pickens writes: Ceviche
Hugh Pickens writes: Ceviche 4 March 2009



Two names raised for Dodd seat
Two names raised for Dodd seat 4 March 2009



George Packer to Deliver Law Lecture
George Packer to Deliver Law Lecture 4 March 2009



Guy Consolmagno writes: The Search for Earth-like Planets
Guy Consolmagno writes: The idea that there could be other intelligent creatures made by God in a relationship with God is not contrary to traditional Judeo-Christian thought 5 March 2009



Army limits use of anti-malaria drug mefloquine
The Army has limited the use of the anti-malaria drug mefloquine, widely known by the brand name Lariam, because of its risks for soldiers with other health issues 5 March 2009



Charles Murray to receive AEI Award
Charles Murray will receive the American Enterprise Institute's highest honor, the Irving Kristol Award 5 March 2009



Chris Shays sells his Bridgeport home
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays says that his waterfront home in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood is for sale 5 March 2009



Michael Meenan named Lutheran World Relief Veep
Lesotho RPCV Michael Meenan named Lutheran World Relief Vice President for Finance and Administration 6 March 2009



Want a better, safer world? Volunteer.
Congressmen Michael Honda and Thomas Petri write: Want a better, safer world? Volunteer. 6 March 2009



Dodd yet to declare bid
Dodd yet to declare bid 6 March 2009



Doyle supports Embryonic Stem CellResearch
Doyle supports President Obama’s plans to sign an Executive Order that lifts restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research 6 March 2009



Farr Secures big-dollar Earmarks in Spending Bill
Farr secures big-dollar earmarks in spending bill 6 March 2009



O'Hanlon writes: Obama clarifies intentions on wars
Michael O'Hanlon writes: President Obama has begun to clarify his intentions on how to prosecute the wars he inherited in Iraq and Afghanistan 6 March 2009



An Interview with Pat Waak
An Interview with Pat Waak, Democratic State Chair 6 March 2009



Sarah Chayes calls for volunteers in Afghanistan
Sarah Chayes calls for volunteers in Afghanistan 7 March 2009



Mark Schneider writes: Help Haiti keep drugs out
Mark Schneider writes: Help Haiti keep drugs out of the country 7 March 2009



John Dunlop helps Iraq recover
Central African Republic RPCV John Dunlop helps Iraq recover 8 March 2009



David W. Johnson is a professor of theater arts
Thailand RPCV David W. Johnson is a professor of theater arts at Virginia Tech University 8 March 2009



Petri Introduces "Troops to Teachers" Reform
Petri Introduces "Troops to Teachers" Reform 8 March 2009



Louise Pascale helps reintroduce music into Afghanistan
Louise Pascale, associate professor at Lesley University, spoke to students at Charles River School in Dover about her efforts to reintroduce music into Afghanistan 9 March 2009



Paul Sermersheim has strong connection to Panama
RPCV Paul Sermersheim has a strong connection to Panama 9 March 2009



John Bridgeland writes: Good works in hard times
John Bridgeland writes: Good works in hard times 9 March 2009



Jody Olsen Honors Teachers College Fellows Program
Acting Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen Honors Fellows Program at Teachers College and Columbia 9 March 2009



Pat Waak re-elected Democratic Party Chairwoman
Pat Waak re-elected Democratic Party Chairwoman 9 March 2009



Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill
Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill 10 March 2009



Rob Simmons and Dodd neck and neck in polls
Rep. Rob Simmons (R) taking 43 percent of the vote to Dodd's 42 percent in a hypothetical 2010 matchup -- a danger zone for any incumbent, particularly a Democrat in a state as blue as Connecticut 10 March 2009



Peter Hessler writes: Post-Peace Corps Life
Peter Hessler writes: Post-Peace Corps Life 10 March 2009



5th Anniversary of murder of Fern Holland
This week marks the 5th anniversary of the murder of 33-year old Fern Holland 10 March 2009



Peace Corps remains in contact PCVs in Madagascar
Peace Corps remains in contact with all Volunteers in Madagascar 11 March 2009



Maria Shriver says she won't run for office in 2010
Maria Shriver says she won't run for office in 2010 11 March 2009



Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins starts Women’s Day film festival
Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins first conceived of a Women’s Day film festival during her time in Cameroon with the Peace Corps 12 March 2009



Spencer Janyk writes: PC spreads colonial influence
Spencer Janyk writes: The Peace Corps spreads colonial influence abroad 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin
Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin 12 March 2009



Obituary for Guinea Country Director Henry Robert Norman
Obituary for Guinea Country Director Henry Robert Norman 12 March 2009



Craig Tower has a new mission in Mali
Mali RPCV Craig Tower writes: A Malian proverb says that a woman in labor has one foot on earth, and one foot in the grave 13 March 2009



Christina Hoppe named Teacher of the Year
Micronesia RPCV Christina Hoppe named Teacher of the Year at the annual California Charter Schools Conference 13 March 2009



Marisue Zillig recovers two gold wedding rings
Panama RPCV Marisue Zillig recovers two gold wedding rings 13 March 2009



Bobby Shriver weighs run for California Attorney General
Bobby Shriver weighs running for state attorney general in California 13 March 2009



Senators Christopher Hill pick for Iraq ambassador
Republican Senators McCain, Brownback, and Graham oppose Christopher Hill pick for Iraq ambassador 13 March 2009



Kerry Defends Christopher Hill as Iraq Ambassador
Kerry Defends Christopher Hill as Next U.S. Ambassador to Iraq 13 March 2009



Holbrooke defends democracy in Pakistan
Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke says his country is determined to maintain democracy in Pakistan to help fight terrorism 13 March 2009



PCV Catherine "Kate" Puzey dies in Badjoude Benin
Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine "Kate" Puzey dies in Badjoude, Benin 13 March 2009



White House defends appointment of Chris Hill
White House defends appointment of Chris Hill as US ambassador to Iraq 14 March 2009



Major Suspect in PCV Murder in Benin
Major Suspect in Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey 15 March 2009



Ambassador calls for investigation into death of PCV
US envoy in Benin calls for investigation into death of Peace Corps volunteer Cathérine Puzey 16 March 2009



Program Suspended for Peace Corps Madagascar
Peace Corps Madagascar Program Suspended 16 March 2009



Laurence Leamer writes: Tragedy of the Peace Corps
Laurence Leamer writes: Make Tim Shriver Director of the Peace Corps 16 March 2009



Laurence Leamer writes: Tragedy of the Peace Corps
Laurence Leamer writes: The Tragedy of the Peace Corps 16 March 2009



Reed Hastings eyes international market
Reed Hastings eyes international markets amid record growth 16 March 2009



Gaddi Vasquez at Annenberg Foundation Trust
Gaddi Vasquez appointed Executive Director at the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands 16 March 2009



All Madagascar PCVs evacuated to South Africa
All Volunteers in Madagascar have been safely evacuated to South Africa 17 March 2009



Hillary Clinton defends Chris Hill as ambassador to Iraq
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defends appointment of Chris Hill as US ambassador to Iraq 17 March 2009



Dodd's Full Statement on AIG Bonuses
Sen. Chris Dodd's Full Statement on AIG Bonuses 18 March 2009



Steve Driehaus seeks to make information accessible
The House passed legislation Tuesday from Rep. Steve Driehaus - his first - that seeks to make unclassified information more accessible 18 March 2009



Chris Hill wins support of Senator Richard G. Lugar
Christopher R. Hill wins support of Senator Richard G. Lugar, ranking republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to become the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq 18 March 2009



Hill's tart tongue has Offended Conservative Senators
Hill's tart tongue has offended the sensibilities of five conservative Republican senators 18 March 2009



Top brass disturbed by GOP stalling of Iraq ambassador
Military Commanders disturbed by GOP stalling of nomination of US ambassador designate to Iraq Christopher Hill 18 March 2009



Dodd faces Rebellion in Connecticut
Dodd, Facing Opposition, Pushes Back 19 March 2009



Storm center hanging over Chris Dodd
Storm center hanging over Chris Dodd 19 March 2009



Mike Honda writes: Request for Internet Ideas
Mike Honda writes: Request for ideas: Crowdsourcing the Evolution of Congressional Websites 19 March 2009



Obituary for Peru RPCV Javier Lindel Garza
Obituary for Peru RPCV Javier Lindel Garza 19 March 2009



Authorities have two suspects in Benin PCV's murder
The Puzeys say authorities have two suspects but haven't told them many details about the investigation of the Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey in Benin 20 March 2009



Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice
Ed Innace writes: Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice of Peace Corps 20 March 2009



Joleen Palmer honored for her work preserving salmon
Philippines RPCV Joleen Palmer honored for her work preserving salmon 20 March 2009



Obama apologizes to Tim Shriver on Special Olympics
Obama apologizes to Tim Shriver for Special Olypmics remarks 20 March 2009



Michael O'Hanlon: Can Obama win in Afghanistan?
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Can Obama win in Afghanistan? 20 March 2009



Joseph Acaba Makes First Spacewalk
Joseph Acaba Makes First Spacewalk 21 March 2009



Holbrooke says India has critical role in resolving Afghan crisis
Holbrooke says India has critical role in resolving Afghan crisis 22 March 2009

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A Peter Burleigh “temporarily” US ambassador to India
Nepal RPCV A Peter Burleigh to “temporarily” fill in for David Mulford as its ambassador to India 23 March 2009



Charles R. Larson donates African collection to UT
The University of Texas at Austin, has acquired a collection of African, African-American and Native-American literature from Nigeria RPCV Charles R. Larson, a professor at American University who is highly regarded for his work on African and Third World writers 23 March 2009



Robert Selk is Spanish interpreter for Dane County Court
Uruguay RPCV Robert Selk is a volunteer Spanish interpreter for the Dane County Court 23 March 2009



National Service Corps Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
National Service Corps Bill Clears Senate Hurdle 23 March 2009



Chris Dodd speaks about Catherine Puzey
Senator Chris Dodd speaks on the Senate Floor about Catherine Puzey and the Peace Corps 24 March 2009



Denice Traina hopes hives will help Harrisburg
Paraguay RPCV Denice Traina hopes hives will help Harrisburg 24 March 2009



Bill Art runs for Roeland Park City Council
Paraguay RPCV Bill Art runs for Roeland Park City Council 24 March 2009



Benjamin Barr-Wilson has "Expand the Band" project in South Africa
Peace Corps Volunteer Benjamin Barr-Wilson is making a difference in the rural village of Abbotspoort, South Africa, through the "Expand the Band" project 24 March 2009



Bruce Erickson Named SHSU Director of Communications
Thailand RPCV Bruce Erickson Named Sam Houston State University Director of Communications 24 March 2009



Joseph Acaba Spacewalk Fails To Solve Stuck Cargo Platform
Final STS-119 Spacewalk by Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold Fails To Solve Stuck Cargo Platform 24 March 2009



Danese Cooper Joins REvolution Computing
"Open Source Diva" Danese Cooper Joins REvolution Computing 24 March 2009



Richard Holbrooke unveils strategy to halt Afghanistan 'drift'
Barack Obama's troubleshooter Richard Holbrooke unveils strategy to halt Afghanistan 'drift' 24 March 2009



Al Kamen writes: The End of the Global War on Terror
Al Kamen writes: The End of the Global War on Terror 24 March 2009



Maria Shriver had to reintroduce herself to her father
Maria Shriver spoke of having to reintroduce herself to her father, Robert Sargent Shriver, who has had Alzheimer’s disease since 2003 and no longer recognizes his daughter 24 March 2009



Maureen Orth Honored by Catholic Charities
Maureen Orth to be Honored by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington 24 March 2009



Vvents celebrate life and work of Catherine Puzey
The Puzey family of Cumming, Ga., the Peace Corps and the Beninese government have been hosting events to celebrate the life and work of Catherine "Kate" Puzey 25 March 2009



Jody Olsen's remarks at service for Catherine Puzey
Remarks by Peace Corps Acting Director Jody Olsen at the Memorial Service for Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine “Kate” Puzey to the Government and People of Benin 25 March 2009



Barbara E. Joe writes about Golden Years in Peace Corps
Triumph & Hope: Golden Years with the Peace Corps in Honduras by Barbara E. Joe is a documentary of one woman's experience in joining the Peace Corps in her sixties 25 March 2009



Peace Corps will not be returning to Nepal in 2009
Peace Corps will not be returning to Nepal in 2009 25 March 2009



Five Philippines RPCVs have been friends for 45 years
Cross-country Bicyclers Ted Brush,Rich Friedman and Art McMullen served together in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, and the five have been friends for over 45 years 25 March 2009



Alan Robock presents talks on climate change
Philippines RPCV Alan Robock presents talks on climate change at South Dakota State University 25 March 2009



Joellen Collins writes: Lurching into the modern world
Thailand RPCV Joellen Collins writes: Lurching into the modern world 25 March 2009



Brenda Warner surveys Rocky Fork for plant life
For more than a month, Tunisia RPCV Brenda Warner has been making almost-daily trips into Rocky Fork to survey the plant life found on the 10,000-acre tract that was recently acquired by The Conservation Fund and U.S. Forest Service 25 March 2009



Jill Johnson speaks about PC Experience in Mozambique
Jill Johnson speaks about her Peace Corps Experience in Mozambique 25 March 2009



Elaine Chao's Legacy at the Department of Labor
The Elaine Chao Legacy at the Department of Labor 25 March 2009



Chris Hill says Situation in Iraq at Pivotal Moment
Nominee to be US Ambassador to Iraq Says Situation in Iraq at Pivotal Moment 25 March 2009



Sam Brownback vows to block Chris Hill nomination
Senator Sam Brownback vows to block nomination of Chris Hill to be US Ambassador to Iraq 25 March 2009



Chris Matthews writes: Obama to be transformative president
Chris Matthews writes: Obama wants to be a transformative president on the model of Roosevelt and Reagan. He wants to do big things. 25 March 2009



Maria Shriver testifies on Alzheimer's
It was for her dad and millions like him that Maria Shriver testified Wednesday, pushing for increased attention to Alzheimer's 25 March 2009



Leslie Wilson heads"Save the Children" in Afghanistan
Thailand RPCV Leslie Wilson has been field director for "Save the Children" for the last six years in Afghanistan 26 March 2009



Pam Richards Peace Corps work translates to classroom
For Pam Richards Peace Corps work in Chile translates to classroom for teacher 26 March 2009



Rev. Timothy J. Leighton serves as carpenter in Honduras
Congo Kinshasa RPCV Rev. Timothy J. Leighton serves as carpenter in Honduras 26 March 2009



To Rebuild US.-Muslim Relations Obama Is Not Enough
Stephen R. Grand and Kristin M. Lord write: To Rebuild U.S.-Muslim World Relations, Obama Is Not Enough 26 March 2009



Westport Minuteman writes: Dodd's goose may be cooked
The Westport Minuteman writes: Dodd's goose may be cooked 26 March 2009



Senate votes to triple AmeriCorps' ranks
Senate votes to triple AmeriCorps' ranks 27 March 2009



Steven Waldman writes: How AmeriCorps Became Bipartisan
Steven Waldman writes: How AmeriCorps Became Bipartisan 27 March 2009



Alexandria Kassman writes: Religion should unite not divide
Alexandria Kassman writes: I was assigned to do my 27 months of Peace Corps service in Azerbaijan, where the dominant religion is Islam 27 March 2009



Chris Seiple writes: 10 terms not to use with Muslims
Chris Seiple writes: 10 terms not to use with Muslims 27 March 2009



Sarah Chayes writes: 'Lower your sights' wrong vision for Afghanistan
Sarah Chayes writes: 'Lower your sights' is the wrong vision for Afghanistan 27 March 2009



How much did Peace Corps inform Reed Hastings' career?
Q&A with Reed Hastings: How much has your experience in the Peace Corps informed your career? 27 March 2009



James Rupert writes: Mosque Attack Kills 70
James Rupert writes: Pakistan Mosque Attack Kills 70 People in Tribal Area 27 March 2009



Family looking for info in murder of Abe Farkas
Family looking for information in murder of Chile RPCV Abe Farkas 28 March 2009



Bob Cuddy writes: New name for war same old language abuse
Gabon RPCV Bob Cuddy writes: New name for war, same old language abuse 28 March 2009



Drew Marinelli makes 6000-mile bicycle trip across US
Niger RPCV Drew Marinelli will leave Key West for a 6,000-mile bicycle trip across the United States, hoping to raise awareness for the critical need for food to alleviate the hunger that affects millions of people 28 March 2009



Chris Beutler Urges Residents to Help Save the Planet
Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler Urges Resident to Help Save the Planet 28 March 2009



Larry Kaplow writes: The Return of the Baathists in Iraq
Larry Kaplow writes: The Return of the Baathists in Iraq 28 March 2009



Jim Gray supports legalizing drugs in America
Costa Rica RPCV Jim Gray supports legalizing drugs in America 29 March 2009



Mateo Paneitz devotes life to helping poor in Guatemala
After serving in Guatemala in the Peace Corps for a year, Mateo Paneitz couldn't bring himself to go back to his former way of life in America 29 March 2009



Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummell is Fire Chaplain
Jamaica RPCV Reverend Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummell takes her strength and spirit to the front lines in the community as Fire Chaplain 29 March 2009



Jennifer Spencer honeymoons at Cleveland Film Festival
Paraguay RPCV Jennifer Spencer honeymoons with husband at Cleveland International Film Festival 29 March 2009



Peter McWalters retires as Rhode Island Education Commissioner
Philippines RPCV Peter McWalters reflects on 17 years of trying to fix schools in Rhode Island 29 March 2009



Catherine Meyers writes: What's so bad about Europe?
Catherine Meyers writes: As an American who spent the two years from 2006-2008 living in Ukraine as a Peace Corps volunteer I know that there are many distinct cultural aspects of my homeland that I truly admire and would like to preserve 29 March 2009



Holbrooke blows off Cheney dig at Obama
Holbrooke blows off Cheney dig at Obama 29 March 2009



Paul Sochaczewski writes "The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen"
Malaysia RPCV Paul Sochaczewski writes "The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen" 30 March 2009



Kris Holloway to speak on her book
Kris Holloway to speak on her book "Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali" 30 March 2009



Obama team drops "war on terror" rhetoric
Obama team drops "war on terror" rhetoric 30 March 2009



Farr bill on ocean research programs to be signed
Farr bill on ocean research programs to be signed today 30 March 2009



Obituary for Malaysia RPCV John W. Timblin
Obituary for Malaysia RPCV John W. Timblin 30 March 2009



Petri vindicated for his advocacy of Student Loans
Rep. Tom Petri says he feels vindicated for his advocacy of direct lending over 20 years, despite determined attacks on his position by special interests 30 March 2009



Chris Shays to speak at Dodd Center
Chris Shays to speak at Dodd Center on “Principles, Politics, and Leadership: The risks and rewards of staying true and speaking honestly in Washington” 30 March 2009



Joseph Acaba makes first spacewalk
The STS-119 flight marked the first trip to space and the first spacewalks for former science teachers Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold 31 March 2009



Rory Gallagher is Guy Consolmagno's Guitar Hero
Rory Gallagher is RPCV Guy Consolmagno's Guitar Hero 31 March 2009



Dodd changes location of a $1000-a-head fundraiser
Sen. Chris Dodd moved to change the location of a $1,000-a-head April 7 fundraiser in New York City Tuesday, after learning that it was to be held at an exclusive club long criticized for having no minority members 31 March 2009

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Jude Nordhoff worked with Wildlife in Botswana
Jude Nordhoff writes: As a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana about 13 years ago, I worked for the Department of Wildlife, which enabled me to travel often to the country's many game reserves 1 March 2009



Cecile Arquette is on a green trajectory
Cameroon RPCV Cecile Arquette and her husband Steven Marx are on a green trajectory 1 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer JessAbroad writes: I am beginning to feel...
Peace Corps Volunteer JessAbroad writes: I am beginning to feel the possibility of evacuation is more stressful than when I originally settled in Madagascar 1 March 2009



Mali RPCV Aaron Oldenburg writes: The Mischief of Created Things...
Mali RPCV Aaron Oldenburg writes: The Mischief of Created Things 1 March 2009



Livy Hitchcock is Caneel Bay Resort's artist in residence
Philippines RPCV Livy Hitchcock is Caneel Bay Resort's artist in residence 1 March 2009



Kevin Bennoch is co-director of Lake Fayetteville Science Center
Philippines RPCV Kevin Bennoch is the co-director of the Lake Fayetteville Science Center 2 March 2009



Kelly Rose Directs 6th Annual Youth Theater Festival in Thailand...
Kelly Rose Directs 6th Annual Youth Theater Festival in Thailand 2 March 2009



Michael Barone writes: Is Chris Dodd Ripe For the Picking...
Michael Barone writes: Is Chris Dodd Ripe For the Picking for GOP in 2010? 2 March 2009



Joe Aacaba To Rocket Into Cosmos
Joe Aacaba To Rocket Into Cosmos 2 March 2009



Peace Corps Celebrates Women's History Month...
Peace Corps Celebrates Women's History Month 2 March 2009



RPCVs applie Ideas To Hometown In Need
Bolivia RPCV Taylor Stuckert and Mark Rembert decided to put aside work in the Peace Corps to see what they could do to help fix their own community - and they hatched a plan to start an environmentally friendly project that they hope will put hundreds back to work 3 March 2009



Obituary for Colombia RPCV Rudy C. Sixta Jr.
Obituary for Colombia RPCV Rudy C. Sixta Jr. 3 March 2009



Donna Shalala Praises Obama's New Health Team
Shalala Praises Obama's New Health Team 3 March 2009



Former Peace Corps Staff Member Gopal Khanna Represents New Breed...
Former Peace Corps Staff Member Gopal Khanna Represents New Breed of Public CIO 3 March 2009



Sam Goldman started D.light to replace kerosene lamps
Benin RPCV Sam Goldman started D.light with the mission of replacing millions of kerosene lamps now used in poor, rural parts of the world with solar-powered lamps 4 March 2009



Lindsay Kurth's appointment is as a Community Education Promoter within...
Lindsay Kurth's appointment is as a Community Education Promoter within Guyana, where she will work to create and maintain relationships used to support the Guyanese community through continuing education 4 March 2009



Peace Corps volunteers meet challenges in Mongolia
Peter Gerlach and his wife, Cady Sinnwell, write: Peace Corps volunteers meet challenges in Mongolia 4 March 2009



Hugh Pickens writes: Ceviche
Hugh Pickens writes: Ceviche 4 March 2009



Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers...
Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995 4 March 2009



George Packer to Deliver Law Lecture
George Packer to Deliver Law Lecture 4 March 2009



Two names raised for Dodd seat
Two names raised for Dodd seat 4 March 2009



Tait Militana writes: Dodd's volunteer incentives useless without funded programs...
Tait Militana writes: Dodd's volunteer incentives useless without funded programs 5 March 2009



Chris Shays sells his Bridgeport home
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays says that his waterfront home in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood is for sale 5 March 2009



Guy Consolmagno writes: The Search for Earth-like Planets
Guy Consolmagno writes: The idea that there could be other intelligent creatures made by God in a relationship with God is not contrary to traditional Judeo-Christian thought 5 March 2009



Charles Murray to receive AEI Award
Charles Murray will receive the American Enterprise Institute's highest honor, the Irving Kristol Award 5 March 2009



Army limits use of anti-malaria drug mefloquine
The Army has limited the use of the anti-malaria drug mefloquine, widely known by the brand name Lariam, because of its risks for soldiers with other health issues 5 March 2009



O'Hanlon writes: Obama clarifies intentions on wars
Michael O'Hanlon writes: President Obama has begun to clarify his intentions on how to prosecute the wars he inherited in Iraq and Afghanistan 6 March 2009



Michael Meenan named Lutheran World Relief Veep
Lesotho RPCV Michael Meenan named Lutheran World Relief Vice President for Finance and Administration 6 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer "I like to spend some time in...
Peace Corps Volunteer "I like to spend some time in Mozambique" writes: In African culture, many people rely on traditional healers in lieu of or in addition to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare-givers. It is no exception in Catandica 6 March 2009



An Interview with Pat Waak
An Interview with Pat Waak, Democratic State Chair 6 March 2009



Farr Secures big-dollar Earmarks in Spending Bill
Farr secures big-dollar earmarks in spending bill 6 March 2009



Dodd yet to declare bid
Dodd yet to declare bid 6 March 2009



Doyle supports Embryonic Stem CellResearch
Doyle supports President Obama's plans to sign an Executive Order that lifts restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research 6 March 2009



Want a better, safer world? Volunteer.
Congressmen Michael Honda and Thomas Petri write: Want a better, safer world? Volunteer. 6 March 2009



Mark Schneider writes: Help Haiti keep drugs out
Mark Schneider writes: Help Haiti keep drugs out of the country 7 March 2009



Sarah Chayes calls for volunteers in Afghanistan
Sarah Chayes calls for volunteers in Afghanistan 7 March 2009



John Dunlop helps Iraq recover
Central African Republic RPCV John Dunlop helps Iraq recover 8 March 2009



David W. Johnson is a professor of theater arts
Thailand RPCV David W. Johnson is a professor of theater arts at Virginia Tech University 8 March 2009



Petri Introduces "Troops to Teachers" Reform
Petri Introduces "Troops to Teachers" Reform 8 March 2009



Louise Pascale helps reintroduce music into Afghanistan
Louise Pascale, associate professor at Lesley University, spoke to students at Charles River School in Dover about her efforts to reintroduce music into Afghanistan 9 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: From a still...
Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: From a still VERY safe part of the island 9 March 2009



Peace Corps Invitee Wide Blue World writes: Our trip to...
Peace Corps Invitee Wide Blue World writes: Our trip to Madagascar has been cancelled 9 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Gracey in Mozambique writes: Coming Home! to...
Peace Corps Volunteer Gracey in Mozambique writes: Coming Home! to Mozambique 9 March 2009



Paul Sermersheim has strong connection to Panama
RPCV Paul Sermersheim has a strong connection to Panama 9 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteers "Cale and Sara join the Peace Corps...
Peace Corps Volunteers "Cale and Sara join the Peace Corps" write: ETing is one of the less glamorous facts of life in the Peace Corps 9 March 2009



Pat Waak re-elected Democratic Party Chairwoman
Pat Waak re-elected Democratic Party Chairwoman 9 March 2009



Dodd faces Rebellion in Connecticut...
Dodd faces Rebellion in Connecticut 9 March 2009



Jody Olsen Honors Teachers College Fellows Program
Acting Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen Honors Fellows Program at Teachers College and Columbia 9 March 2009



John Bridgeland writes: Good works in hard times
John Bridgeland writes: Good works in hard times 9 March 2009



Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill
Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill 10 March 2009



Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill
Ted Kennedy promotes national service bill 10 March 2009



The Peace Corps Volunteers, who have completed their tour of...
The Peace Corps Volunteers, who have completed their tour of duty in Botswana over a two-year period were treated to a farewell function in Mogoditshane 10 March 2009



Evadna Bartlett writes: Despite modern, instant communications, it was almost...
Evadna Bartlett writes: Despite modern, instant communications, it was almost four months before we learned of the death of the beloved senior member of our still close-knit Peace Corps family 10 March 2009



Haiti RPCV Alonzo L. Fulgham, Acting Administrator, USAID, speaks at...
Haiti RPCV Alonzo L. Fulgham, Acting Administrator, USAID, speaks at USAID International Women's Day Celebration 10 March 2009



5th Anniversary of murder of Fern Holland
This week marks the 5th anniversary of the murder of 33-year old Fern Holland 10 March 2009



Thailand RPCV Paul Oppenheim writes: A mile could do some...
Thailand RPCV Paul Oppenheim writes: A mile could do some good 10 March 2009



Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with the University of Rochester...
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Partners with the University of Rochester 10 March 2009



Peter Hessler writes: Post-Peace Corps Life
Peter Hessler writes: Post-Peace Corps Life 10 March 2009



Rob Simmons and Dodd neck and neck in polls
Rep. Rob Simmons (R) taking 43 percent of the vote to Dodd's 42 percent in a hypothetical 2010 matchup -- a danger zone for any incumbent, particularly a Democrat in a state as blue as Connecticut 10 March 2009



Ethiopia RPCV Dr. Bill Hoar is professor of art and...
Ethiopia RPCV Dr. Bill Hoar is professor of art and director of Northern Galleries at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD 11 March 2009



Peace Corps remains in contact PCVs in Madagascar
Peace Corps remains in contact with all Volunteers in Madagascar 11 March 2009



Madagascar Army Replaces Chief After Ultimatum...
Madagascar Army Replaces Chief After Ultimatum 11 March 2009



Bob Press writes: As a current Fulbright lecturer at Fourah...
Bob Press writes: As a current Fulbright lecturer at Fourah Bay College , I appreciate the long-term interest many former Peace Corps volunteers to SL have for this country and its people 11 March 2009



Thailand RPCV Chris Cox is new branch president at the...
Thailand RPCV Chris Cox is new branch president at the Mountain Village branch of Wells Fargo Bank 11 March 2009



Maria Shriver says she won't run for office in 2010
Maria Shriver says she won't run for office in 2010 11 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin
Peace Corps Volunteer Murdered in Benin 12 March 2009



Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins starts Women's Day film festival
Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins first conceived of a Women's Day film festival during her time in Cameroon with the Peace Corps 12 March 2009



Costa Rica RPCV Richard Gifford retires as athletic director at...
Costa Rica RPCV Richard Gifford retires as athletic director at Avon High 12 March 2009



Madagascar on the verge of civil war, US ambassador warns...
Madagascar on the verge of civil war, US ambassador warns 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer A State of Mind writes: I think...
Peace Corps Volunteer A State of Mind writes: I think it's over, folks. 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: The Decision to...
Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: The Decision to suspend PC Madagascar 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Amie's Adventures Abroad writes: Because of the...
Peace Corps Volunteer Amie's Adventures Abroad writes: Because of the uncertainty of the situation Peace Corps gave everyone the option of closing service and leaving country if they did not feel safe in the country or did not want to stay. A number of volunteers took this option but the majority have stayed. 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Ex Madagascar Semper Aliquid Novi writes: Peace...
Peace Corps Volunteer Ex Madagascar Semper Aliquid Novi writes: Peace Corps Madagascar is being evacuated 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: Decision made to...
Peace Corps Volunteer Brendan's Mad. Adventure writes: Decision made to suspend PC Madagascar [[Full Story]] 12 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Campbell writes: 'Dr. Campbell's' famous home...
Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Campbell writes: 'Dr. Campbell's' famous home remedies 12 March 2009



Paraguay Peace Corps Volunteer Will Osterholz has constructed his cement...
Paraguay Peace Corps Volunteer Will Osterholz has constructed his cement block home -- complete with a tile roof -- himself 12 March 2009



Lowell Observatory hosted a special lecture called "Star Go Boom...
Lowell Observatory hosted a special lecture called "Star Go Boom! Supernovas and other really big explosions in space" by Kevin White, an educator at Lowell, who will soon be going to Ukraine for the Peace Corps 12 March 2009



Obituary for Guinea Country Director Henry Robert Norman
Obituary for Guinea Country Director Henry Robert Norman 12 March 2009



U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain...
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today made the following statement on the nomination of Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill 12 March 2009



James Studdard writes: Which side of the United States of...
James Studdard writes: Which side of the United States of America do you side with? The Peace Corps or the Marine Corps 12 March 2009



Spencer Janyk writes: PC spreads colonial influence
Spencer Janyk writes: The Peace Corps spreads colonial influence abroad 12 March 2009



PCV Catherine "Kate" Puzey dies in Badjoude Benin
Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine "Kate" Puzey dies in Badjoude, Benin 13 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer life on the 8th continent writes: I...
Peace Corps Volunteer life on the 8th continent writes: I don't think I ever really believed that PC Madagascar would be suspended 13 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer PCV Brian F. in Madagascar writes: Peace...
Peace Corps Volunteer PCV Brian F. in Madagascar writes: Peace Corps Madagascar has been suspended 13 March 2009



Craig Tower has a new mission in Mali
Mali RPCV Craig Tower writes: A Malian proverb says that a woman in labor has one foot on earth, and one foot in the grave 13 March 2009



Christina Hoppe named Teacher of the Year
Micronesia RPCV Christina Hoppe named Teacher of the Year at the annual California Charter Schools Conference 13 March 2009



Marisue Zillig recovers two gold wedding rings
Panama RPCV Marisue Zillig recovers two gold wedding rings 13 March 2009



Gaddi Vasquez makes Statement on behalf of the Annenberg Foundation...
Gaddi Vasquez makes Statement on behalf of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands 13 March 2009



Gaddi Vasquez will head administrative staff at the historic Sunnylands...
Gaddi Vasquez will head administrative staff at the historic Sunnylands estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg 13 March 2009



Sarah Chayes spoke about her hopes that the Obama administration...
Sarah Chayes spoke about her hopes that the Obama administration might seize this moment to retrieve the chance for peace and stability in Afghanistan 13 March 2009



Bobby Shriver weighs run for California Attorney General
Bobby Shriver weighs running for state attorney general in California 13 March 2009



Holbrooke defends democracy in Pakistan
Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke says his country is determined to maintain democracy in Pakistan to help fight terrorism 13 March 2009



Senators Christopher Hill pick for Iraq ambassador
Republican Senators McCain, Brownback, and Graham oppose Christopher Hill pick for Iraq ambassador 13 March 2009



Kerry Defends Christopher Hill as Iraq Ambassador
Kerry Defends Christopher Hill as Next U.S. Ambassador to Iraq 13 March 2009



ABC News is reporting that unnamed officials have declared her...
ABC News is reporting that unnamed officials have declared her death a murder, but neither the Benin government nor the United States State Department have officially determined her cause of death 14 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Corie in Madagascar! writes: Peace Corps Madagascar...
Peace Corps Volunteer Corie in Madagascar! writes: Peace Corps Madagascar has decided, along with the US Embassy here, to suspend the program due to political turmoil 14 March 2009



White House defends appointment of Chris Hill
White House defends appointment of Chris Hill as US ambassador to Iraq 14 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer a view from benin writes: Please keep...
Peace Corps Volunteer a view from benin writes: Please keep Kate's family in your thoughts and prayers, but also know that this tragedy does not represent a general trend of violence toward volunteers in Benin 15 March 2009



Major Suspect in PCV Murder in Benin
Major Suspect in Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey 15 March 2009



Colombia RPCV Jack McEneny digs deep into history, Irish-American...
Colombia RPCV Jack McEneny digs deep into history, Irish-American heritage 15 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Mr. Silly, Inc.'s Mongolian Adventure writes...
Peace Corps Volunteer Mr. Silly, Inc.'s Mongolian Adventure writes: Singing in Mongolia 15 March 2009



Liz Pasko writes: My daughter is serving in the Peace...
Liz Pasko writes: My daughter is serving in the Peace Corps in a country in West Africa called Togo 15 March 2009



Dick Cheney says Chris Hill is not fit for the...
Dick Cheney says Chris Hill is not fit for the job of Ambassador to Iraq 15 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie's Life in Africa writes: Peace Corps...
Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie's Life in Africa writes: Peace Corps is doing all that they can to make sure we are all as safe as possible and prevent this from ever happening again 16 March 2009



Ambassador calls for investigation into death of PCV
US envoy in Benin calls for investigation into death of Peace Corps volunteer Cathérine Puzey 16 March 2009



Service Planned for Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey...
Service Planned for Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey 16 March 2009



Program Suspended for Peace Corps Madagascar
Peace Corps Madagascar Program Suspended 16 March 2009



Thailand RPCV Henry Pelifian writes: The Sycophantic Culture...
Thailand RPCV Henry Pelifian writes: The Sycophantic Culture 16 March 2009



Gaddi Vasquez at Annenberg Foundation Trust
Gaddi Vasquez appointed Executive Director at the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands 16 March 2009



Reed Hastings eyes international market
Reed Hastings eyes international markets amid record growth 16 March 2009



Laurence Leamer writes: Tragedy of the Peace Corps
Laurence Leamer writes: The Tragedy of the Peace Corps 16 March 2009



Laurence Leamer writes: Tragedy of the Peace Corps
Laurence Leamer writes: Make Tim Shriver Director of the Peace Corps 16 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Vroegin Benin writes: A Sad Loss in...
Peace Corps Volunteer Vroegin Benin writes: A Sad Loss in Bénin 17 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer From Green Mountains to the Birthplace of...
Peace Corps Volunteer From Green Mountains to the Birthplace of Voodoo writes: Peace Corps is doing everything in their power to make volunteers feel safe and continue to live at post and do positive work 17 March 2009



All Madagascar PCVs evacuated to South Africa
All Volunteers in Madagascar have been safely evacuated to South Africa 17 March 2009



The Gambia RPCV Brian Gander appointed Superintendent of Jewell School...
The Gambia RPCV Brian Gander appointed Superintendent of Jewell School District 17 March 2009



New Website PeaceCorpsWorldwide.org Promotes Peace Corps, National Service and Global...
New Website PeaceCorpsWorldwide.org Promotes Peace Corps, National Service and Global Community 17 March 2009



Hillary Clinton defends Chris Hill as ambassador to Iraq
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defends appointment of Chris Hill as US ambassador to Iraq 17 March 2009



GOP Senators Urge Obama to Replace Hill as Nominee for...
GOP Senators Urge Obama to Replace Hill as Nominee for Ambassador to Iraq 17 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer An African Hillbilly writes: Kate...
Peace Corps Volunteer An African Hillbilly writes: Kate 18 March 2009



Even with some 3,000 kilometres already behind her, Paraguay RPCV...
Even with some 3,000 kilometres already behind her, Paraguay RPCV Karen Schlatter still has a lot of pedaling left to finish her cycling journey from Tierra del Fuego to Paraguay 18 March 2009



Micah Lemons writes: First Impressions of Turkestan...
Micah Lemons writes: First Impressions of Turkestan 18 March 2009



Steve Driehaus seeks to make information accessible
The House passed legislation Tuesday from Rep. Steve Driehaus - his first - that seeks to make unclassified information more accessible 18 March 2009



Dodd's Full Statement on AIG Bonuses
Sen. Chris Dodd's Full Statement on AIG Bonuses 18 March 2009



Chris Hill wins support of Senator Richard G. Lugar
Christopher R. Hill wins support of Senator Richard G. Lugar, ranking republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to become the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq 18 March 2009



Hill's tart tongue has Offended Conservative Senators
Hill's tart tongue has offended the sensibilities of five conservative Republican senators 18 March 2009



Top brass disturbed by GOP stalling of Iraq ambassador
Military Commanders disturbed by GOP stalling of nomination of US ambassador designate to Iraq Christopher Hill 18 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week...
Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week has been really hard 19 March 2009



One of the first cultural connections Andrea Tappmeyer made during...
One of the first cultural connections Andrea Tappmeyer made during her initial days as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua was between her nose and a two-by-four being carried upon a local's head 19 March 2009



Obituary for Peru RPCV Javier Lindel Garza
Obituary for Peru RPCV Javier Lindel Garza 19 March 2009



Until 2009, year Osh had not an English Newspaper, but...
Until 2009, year Osh had not an English Newspaper, but this month, a local students lead by Peace Corps Volunteer Erica Hemm initiated to the new media resource 19 March 2009



Dodd faces Rebellion in Connecticut
Dodd, Facing Opposition, Pushes Back 19 March 2009



Storm center hanging over Chris Dodd
Storm center hanging over Chris Dodd 19 March 2009



Mike Honda writes: Request for Internet Ideas
Mike Honda writes: Request for ideas: Crowdsourcing the Evolution of Congressional Websites 19 March 2009



Mae Jemison under consideration for NASA Administrator...
Mae Jemison under consideration for NASA Administrator 19 March 2009



Michael O'Hanlon: Can Obama win in Afghanistan?
Michael O'Hanlon writes: Can Obama win in Afghanistan? 20 March 2009



Returned Peace Corps volunteers affected by Kate Puzey's death...
Returned Peace Corps volunteers affected by Kate Puzey's death 20 March 2009



Authorities have two suspects in Benin PCV's murder
The Puzeys say authorities have two suspects but haven't told them many details about the investigation of the Murder of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey in Benin 20 March 2009



Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice
Ed Innace writes: Catherine Puzey's death is testament to sacrifice of Peace Corps 20 March 2009



Joleen Palmer honored for her work preserving salmon
Philippines RPCV Joleen Palmer honored for her work preserving salmon 20 March 2009



Obituary for Philippines RPCV Doris Marshall Weinberger...
Obituary for Philippines RPCV Doris Marshall Weinberger 20 March 2009



Obama Nominates Tanzania RPCV Johnnie Carson Assistant Secretary Of State...
Obama Nominates Tanzania RPCV Johnnie Carson Assistant Secretary Of State For Africa 20 March 2009



Obama apologizes to Tim Shriver on Special Olympics
Obama apologizes to Tim Shriver for Special Olypmics remarks 20 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Revolution Me writes: Peace Kate...
Peace Corps Volunteer Revolution Me writes: Peace Kate. . . 21 March 2009



Family and friends celebrate the life of Kate Puzey...
Family and friends celebrate the life of Kate Puzey 21 March 2009



Nat Harwell writes: Today, I seek to honor sacrifices made...
Nat Harwell writes: Today, I seek to honor sacrifices made by Peace Corps volunteers in general, but Kate Puzey in particular 21 March 2009



Hundreds Mourn Slain Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine 'Kate' Puzey...
Hundreds Mourn Slain Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine 'Kate' Puzey 21 March 2009



Mozambique RPCV Maeve Kennedy Townsend marries David McKean...
Mozambique RPCV Maeve Kennedy Townsend marries David McKean 21 March 2009



Solomon Islands RPCV Rachel Hillier Pratt writes: A week into...
Solomon Islands RPCV Rachel Hillier Pratt writes: A week into it, I figured out I had malaria and began the treatment. I took large doses of chloroquine which kills the parasite in exactly the same way it could kill me. I win because I'm bigger. 21 March 2009



Joseph Acaba Makes First Spacewalk
Joseph Acaba Makes First Spacewalk 21 March 2009



Astronauts Steven Swanson and Joseph Acaba's second Spacewalk ends with...
Astronauts Steven Swanson and Joseph Acaba's second Spacewalk ends with mixed results 21 March 2009



Arnold Ok with Obama Remark; Maria, Not So Much...
Arnold Ok with Obama Remark; Maria, Not So Much 21 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Ever Been in Benin? writes: Even after...
Peace Corps Volunteer Ever Been in Benin? writes: Even after the short amount of time that I spent with her, I can say with complete confidence that Kate was one of the friendliest people I have ever met 22 March 2009



Fiji RPCV Dr. Richard Huntley lends a hand to those...
Fiji RPCV Dr. Richard Huntley lends a hand to those in need in Tennessee 22 March 2009



Holbrooke says India has critical role in resolving Afghan crisis
Holbrooke says India has critical role in resolving Afghan crisis 22 March 2009



Merri Stowers leaves March 27 for her next adventure, a...
Merri Stowers leaves March 27 for her next adventure, a 27-month stint in the Peace Corps that will take her to the former Soviet republic of Kryzygstan 22 March 2009



Former New York City actress Nancy Sellin shares Peace Corps...
Former New York City actress Nancy Sellin shares Peace Corps stories from Liberia 22 March 2009



Obituary for Venezuela RPCV Doc Gilbert...
Obituary for Venezuela RPCV Doc Gilbert 22 March 2009



Chris Powell writes: Dodd's real offense is eagerly operating as...
Chris Powell writes: Dodd's real offense is eagerly operating as the tool of Wall Street through many years 22 March 2009



Weisner's vision: Following through...
Weisner's vision: Following through 22 March 2009



Tom Bissell writes: What David Mitchell is doing in "Cloud...
Tom Bissell writes: What David Mitchell is doing in "Cloud Atlas" is basically James Michener's ''Alaska'' with an I.Q. transplant 22 March 2009



National Service Corps Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
National Service Corps Bill Clears Senate Hurdle 23 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Bisous from Benin! writes: On Thursday March...
Peace Corps Volunteer Bisous from Benin! writes: On Thursday March 12 at about 1pm, I got a phone call from my boss informing me that one of my friends, a fellow English teacher from the training class ahead of me, had passed away 23 March 2009



A Peter Burleigh to "temporarily" US ambassador to India
Nepal RPCV A Peter Burleigh to "temporarily" fill in for David Mulford as its ambassador to India 23 March 2009



Charles R. Larson donates African collection to UT
The University of Texas at Austin, has acquired a collection of African, African-American and Native-American literature from Nigeria RPCV Charles R. Larson, a professor at American University who is highly regarded for his work on African and Third World writers 23 March 2009



Samira Gutoc writes: In the 1970s, the Peace Corps were...
Samira Gutoc writes: In the 1970s, the Peace Corps were very visible around Marawi, particularly in the Mindanao State University 23 March 2009



Robert Selk is Spanish interpreter for Dane County Court
Uruguay RPCV Robert Selk is a volunteer Spanish interpreter for the Dane County Court 23 March 2009



Senator Johnny Isakson writes: This past Saturday, I attended one...
Senator Johnny Isakson writes: This past Saturday, I attended one of the most moving ceremonies of my life--moving in a sad way but also in an uplifting way 24 March 2009



Richard Holbrooke unveils strategy to halt Afghanistan 'drift'
Barack Obama's troubleshooter Richard Holbrooke unveils strategy to halt Afghanistan 'drift' 24 March 2009



Chris Dodd speaks about Catherine Puzey
Senator Chris Dodd speaks on the Senate Floor about Catherine Puzey and the Peace Corps 24 March 2009



Greggory Dallas served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar...
Greggory Dallas served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar 24 March 2009



Denice Traina Hopes Hives will Help Harrisburg
Paraguay RPCV Denice Traina hopes hives will help Harrisburg 24 March 2009



Bill Art runs for Roeland Park City Council
Paraguay RPCV Bill Art runs for Roeland Park City Council 24 March 2009



"Expand the Band" brings Instruments to South Africa
Peace Corps Volunteer Benjamin Barr-Wilson is making a difference in the rural village of Abbotspoort, South Africa, through the "Expand the Band" project 24 March 2009



Bruce Erickson Named SHSU Director of Communications
Thailand RPCV Bruce Erickson Named Sam Houston State University Director of Communications 24 March 2009



Maureen Orth Honored by Catholic Charities
Maureen Orth to be Honored by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington 24 March 2009



Joseph Acaba Spacewalk Fails To Solve Stuck Cargo Platform
Final STS-119 Spacewalk by Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold Fails To Solve Stuck Cargo Platform 24 March 2009



Danese Cooper Joins REvolution Computing
"Open Source Diva" Danese Cooper Joins REvolution Computing 24 March 2009



Danese Cooper Starts at REvolution as 'Open Source Diva...
Danese Cooper Starts at REvolution as 'Open Source Diva' 24 March 2009



Al Kamen writes: The End of the Global War on Terror
Al Kamen writes: The End of the Global War on Terror 24 March 2009



Maria Shriver testifies on her Father's Alzheimer's
Maria Shriver spoke of having to reintroduce herself to her father, Robert Sargent Shriver, who has had Alzheimer's disease since 2003 and no longer recognizes his daughter 24 March 2009



Family celebrates life and work of Catherine Puzey
The Puzey family of Cumming, Ga., the Peace Corps and the Beninese government have been hosting events to celebrate the life and work of Catherine "Kate" Puzey 25 March 2009



Jody Olsen's remarks at service for Catherine Puzey
Remarks by Peace Corps Acting Director Jody Olsen at the Memorial Service for Peace Corps Volunteer Catherine "Kate" Puzey to the Government and People of Benin 25 March 2009



Peace Corps volunteer Matt Purdy says he loves his job...
Peace Corps volunteer Matt Purdy says he loves his job as one of four English teachers in a small Bulgarian town of 4,000 people, on the southern edge of the Balkan Mountains 25 March 2009



Barbara E. Joe writes about Golden Years in Peace Corps
Triumph & Hope: Golden Years with the Peace Corps in Honduras by Barbara E. Joe is a documentary of one woman's experience in joining the Peace Corps in her sixties 25 March 2009



Rachel Chapin is Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, West Africa...
Rachel Chapin is Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, West Africa who is working with her friends and family, former high school teachers and her church, Westlake Presbyterian, to raise enough funds to completely remodel the primary school in her village 25 March 2009



Victims of French Nuclear Testing Scorn Meager Compensation...
Victims of French Nuclear Testing Scorn Meager Compensation 25 March 2009



Peace Corps will not be returning to Nepal in 2009
Peace Corps will not be returning to Nepal in 2009 25 March 2009



Four Cycling RPCVs have been friends for 45 years
Cross-country Bicyclers Ted Brush,Rich Friedman and Art McMullen served together in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, and the five have been friends for over 45 years 25 March 2009



Alan Robock presents talks on climate change
Philippines RPCV Alan Robock presents talks on climate change at South Dakota State University 25 March 2009



Joellen Collins writes: Lurching into the modern world
Thailand RPCV Joellen Collins writes: Lurching into the modern world 25 March 2009



Brenda Warner surveys Rocky Fork for plant life
For more than a month, Tunisia RPCV Brenda Warner has been making almost-daily trips into Rocky Fork to survey the plant life found on the 10,000-acre tract that was recently acquired by The Conservation Fund and U.S. Forest Service 25 March 2009



Jill Johnson speaks about PC Experience in Mozambique
Jill Johnson speaks about her Peace Corps Experience in Mozambique 25 March 2009



Elaine Chao's Legacy at the Department of Labor
The Elaine Chao Legacy at the Department of Labor 25 March 2009



Maria Shriver testifies on Alzheimer's
It was for her dad and millions like him that Maria Shriver testified Wednesday, pushing for increased attention to Alzheimer's 25 March 2009



Chris Hill says Situation in Iraq at Pivotal Moment
Nominee to be US Ambassador to Iraq Says Situation in Iraq at Pivotal Moment 25 March 2009



Chris Matthews writes: Obama to be transformative president
Chris Matthews writes: Obama wants to be a transformative president on the model of Roosevelt and Reagan. He wants to do big things. 25 March 2009



Sam Brownback vows to block Chris Hill nomination
Senator Sam Brownback vows to block nomination of Chris Hill to be US Ambassador to Iraq 25 March 2009



Leslie Wilson heads"Save the Children" in Afghanistan
Thailand RPCV Leslie Wilson has been field director for "Save the Children" for the last six years in Afghanistan 26 March 2009



Pam Richards Peace Corps work translates to classroom
For Pam Richards Peace Corps work in Chile translates to classroom for teacher 26 March 2009



Rev. Timothy J. Leighton serves as carpenter in Honduras
Congo Kinshasa RPCV Rev. Timothy J. Leighton serves as carpenter in Honduras 26 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Advance Humanity writes: Flexibility...
Peace Corps Volunteer Advance Humanity writes: Flexibility 26 March 2009



To Rebuild US-Muslim Relations Obama Is Not Enough
Stephen R. Grand and Kristin M. Lord write: To Rebuild U.S.-Muslim World Relations, Obama Is Not Enough 26 March 2009



Westport Minuteman writes: Dodd's goose may be cooked
The Westport Minuteman writes: Dodd's goose may be cooked 26 March 2009



Senate votes to triple AmeriCorps' ranks
Senate votes to triple AmeriCorps' ranks 27 March 2009



Steven Waldman writes: How AmeriCorps Became Bipartisan
Steven Waldman writes: How AmeriCorps Became Bipartisan 27 March 2009



Alexandria Kassman writes: Religion should unite not divide
Alexandria Kassman writes: I was assigned to do my 27 months of Peace Corps service in Azerbaijan, where the dominant religion is Islam 27 March 2009



James Rupert writes: Mosque Attack Kills 70
James Rupert writes: Pakistan Mosque Attack Kills 70 People in Tribal Area 27 March 2009



Chris Seiple writes: 10 terms not to use with Muslims
Chris Seiple writes: 10 terms not to use with Muslims 27 March 2009



Sarah Chayes writes: 'Lower your sights' wrong vision for Afghanistan
Sarah Chayes writes: 'Lower your sights' is the wrong vision for Afghanistan 27 March 2009



How much did Peace Corps inform Reed Hastings' career?
Q&A with Reed Hastings: How much has your experience in the Peace Corps informed your career? 27 March 2009



Family looking for info in murder of Abe Farkas
Family looking for information in murder of Chile RPCV Abe Farkas 28 March 2009



Seventy-five years into her life, Carol Preston signed up...
Seventy-five years into her life, Carol Preston signed up for a two-year stint with the Peace Corps in China 28 March 2009



Bob Cuddy writes: New name for war same old language abuse
Gabon RPCV Bob Cuddy writes: New name for war, same old language abuse 28 March 2009



Drew Marinelli makes 6000-mile bicycle trip across US
Niger RPCV Drew Marinelli will leave Key West for a 6,000-mile bicycle trip across the United States, hoping to raise awareness for the critical need for food to alleviate the hunger that affects millions of people 28 March 2009



Chris Beutler Urges Residents to Help Save the Planet
Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler Urges Resident to Help Save the Planet 28 March 2009



Larry Kaplow writes: The Return of the Baathists in Iraq
Larry Kaplow writes: The Return of the Baathists in Iraq 28 March 2009



Jim Gray supports legalizing drugs in America
Costa Rica RPCV Jim Gray supports legalizing drugs in America 29 March 2009



Mateo Paneitz devotes life to helping poor in Guatemala
After serving in Guatemala in the Peace Corps for a year, Mateo Paneitz couldn't bring himself to go back to his former way of life in America 29 March 2009



Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummell is Fire Chaplain
Jamaica RPCV Reverend Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummell takes her strength and spirit to the front lines in the community as Fire Chaplain 29 March 2009



Jennifer Spencer honeymoons at Cleveland Film Festival
Paraguay RPCV Jennifer Spencer honeymoons with husband at Cleveland International Film Festival 29 March 2009



Peter McWalters retires as Rhode Island Education Commissioner
Philippines RPCV Peter McWalters reflects on 17 years of trying to fix schools in Rhode Island 29 March 2009



Catherine Meyers writes: What's so bad about Europe?
Catherine Meyers writes: As an American who spent the two years from 2006-2008 living in Ukraine as a Peace Corps volunteer I know that there are many distinct cultural aspects of my homeland that I truly admire and would like to preserve 29 March 2009



Holbrooke blows off Cheney dig at Obama
Holbrooke blows off Cheney dig at Obama 29 March 2009



Obituary for Malaysia RPCV John W. Timblin
Obituary for Malaysia RPCV John W. Timblin 30 March 2009



Paul Sochaczewski writes "The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen"
Malaysia RPCV Paul Sochaczewski writes "The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen" 30 March 2009



Kris Holloway to speak on her book
Kris Holloway to speak on her book "Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali" 30 March 2009



Jill Duman writes: My husband, who once lived in rural...
Jill Duman writes: My husband, who once lived in rural Tunisia as a Peace Corps volunteer, understands the village concept completely 30 March 2009



Obama team drops "war on terror" rhetoric
Obama team drops "war on terror" rhetoric 30 March 2009



Farr bill on ocean research programs to be signed
Farr bill on ocean research programs to be signed today 30 March 2009



Chris Shays to speak at Dodd Center
Chris Shays to speak at Dodd Center on "Principles, Politics, and Leadership: The risks and rewards of staying true and speaking honestly in Washington" 30 March 2009



Petri Vindicated for Advocacy of Direct Loans to Students
Rep. Tom Petri says he feels vindicated for his advocacy of direct lending over 20 years, despite determined attacks on his position by special interests 30 March 2009



Ivory Coast RPCV Dr. Greg Stanton of Genocide Watch calls...
Ivory Coast RPCV Dr. Greg Stanton of Genocide Watch calls on UN to initiate action against Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia 31 March 2009



Dimondale Elementary School students collected 11 boxes of books for...
Dimondale Elementary School students collected 11 boxes of books for impoverished students in a village in Lesotho meant for a Peace Corps teacher named Casey Bartrem 31 March 2009



Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Campbell writes: Not everything is buuz...
Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Campbell writes: Not everything is buuz and airag here 31 March 2009



Dodd changes location of a $1000-a-head fundraiser
Sen. Chris Dodd moved to change the location of a $1,000-a-head April 7 fundraiser in New York City Tuesday, after learning that it was to be held at an exclusive club long criticized for having no minority members 31 March 2009



Joseph Acaba makes First Spacewalk
The STS-119 flight marked the first trip to space and the first spacewalks for former science teachers Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold 31 March 2009



Rory Gallagher is Guy Consolmagno's Guitar Hero
Rory Gallagher is RPCV Guy Consolmagno's Guitar Hero 31 March 2009