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Congressional Relations
Read about issues and relations between Congress and the Peace Corps and between Congress and the Returned Volunteer community.
- May 14, 2002 - PCOL Exclusive: Interview with Rep. Sam Farr on new Peace Corps legislation Monday, May 20, 2002 - 5:08 pm [4]
- April 14, 2002 - New Haven Register: Senator Dodd and Congressman Shays recall Peace Corps Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 6:28 pm [1]
- April 10, 2002 - Stamford Advocate: Bush promotes volunteerism during Bridgeport visit with RPCV Chris Shays Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 11:54 am [1]
- April 10, 2002 - Hartford Courant: Senator Chris Dodd wary of USA Freedom Corps as umbrella organization Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 11:54 am [1]
- April 5, 2002 - Santa Cruz Sentinel: Farr bill would bolster Peace Corps Friday, April 05, 2002 - 8:48 am [1]
- April 8, 2002 - UC Santa Cruz Currents: Farr pushes for more Peace Corps funding Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 11:59 pm [1]
- April 3, 2002 - Press Release: Rep. Sam Farr to unveil Bill expanding role of Peace Corps Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 7:06 pm [1]
- April 4, 2002 - Press Release: Rep. Sam Farr proposes PC independence from Freedom Corps, Shriver Peace Fund, increased PC Support Staff, robust PC advisory board Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 12:07 pm [1]
- April 1, 2002 - UC Santa Cruz Currents: U.S. Rep. Sam Farr to give press conference on Peace Corps legislation Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 6:48 pm [1]
- March 31, 2002 - US Congress: Biography of Congressman and RPCV Sam Farr Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 7:24 pm [1]
- March 31, 2002 - US Congress: Biography of Congressman and RPCV James Walsh Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 7:24 pm [1]
- March 31, 2002 - US Congress: Biography of Congressman and RPCV Christopher Shays Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 7:25 pm [1]
- March 31, 2002: PCOL Exclusive - RPCV Congressmen support Peace Corps Autonomy Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 7:35 pm [1]
- March 17, 2002 - Hartford Courant: Dodd seen as "in play" Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 10:30 am [1]
- January 30, 2002 - The Hill: Dodd: presidential bid vs. domestic bliss Monday, February 25, 2002 - 5:23 pm [2]
- February 21, 2002 - MSNBC: Dominican Republic RPCV Chris Dodd considers a run for the Presidency Saturday, February 23, 2002 - 8:45 am [1]
- May 31, 2002 - Email list: Email sent to RPCV leaders on New Peace Corps Legislation Monday, June 03, 2002 - 12:50 pm [1]
- June 18, 2002 - NPCA Advocacy listserv: NPCA Perspectives on the "Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century" Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 12:10 am [1]
- June 17, 2002 - PCOL Op-ed: Colin Gallagher: Revision to Draft Legislation Require the Attention and Comment of RPCVs Monday, June 17, 2002 - 10:08 pm [1]
- June 17, 2002 - PCOL Op-ed: Joanne Roll: The Future of the Peace Corps is in the hands of Returned Volunteers. Monday, June 17, 2002 - 10:08 pm [1]
- June 17, 2002 - PCOL Op-ed: Ken Hill: An Assessment of Proposed Peace Corps Legislation Monday, June 17, 2002 - 10:07 pm [1]
- June 16, 2002 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: RPCV Congressman James Walsh a member of the "College of Cardinals" Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 2:39 pm [1]
- June 14, 2002 - RPCV Listservs: Hibbard emails groups asking for support for Dodd legislation Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 11:44 am [1]
- July 14, 2002 - Dayton Daily News: RPCV Congressman Tony Hall prepares for a new chapter in a life of public service Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 7:48 pm [1]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: Senator Dodd's Opening Statement: "We can begin to address the needs and challenges of today's and tomorrow's Peace Corps, so that it can continue to be relevant for the 21st century." Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:21 pm [1]
- June 26, 2002 - Orange County Register: Peace Corps proposals discussed Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:19 pm [1]
- June 26, 2002 - Peace Corps Fund Network: RPCV John Coyne reports from the Hearings Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 12:10 pm [2]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: RPCV Barbara Ferris: "I speak in strong support of the Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act." Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:16 pm [1]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez: "Collectively, we are all at the beginning stages of reviewing the legislation." Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:15 pm [1]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: NPCA President Dane Smith: The NPCA supports the bill and intends "to work hard for its passage" Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:15 pm [1]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: RPCV John Coyne: Senator Dodd, I join with other RPCVs in "thanking you for working to strengthen the Peace Corps" Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:13 pm [1]
- June 25, 2002 - Statement at the Senate Hearings: Former Peace Corps Director Mark Schneider: "I strongly support the fundamental purpose of the Act" Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 9:13 pm [1]
- June 20, 2002 - Senator Dodd's Press Release: Dodd, Farr, Udall announce legislation to expand Peace Corps, affirms its independence Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 7:56 pm [1]
- June 17, 2002 - Roll Call: Marie Wheat appointed Peace Corps Director of Congressional Relations Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 7:53 pm [1]
- August 2, 2002 - Peace Corps Online: Comgressman Mark Kirk introduces alternative Peace Corps Bill Friday, August 02, 2002 - 6:48 pm [1]