The most popular programs for the Peace Corps Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=956 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:32 GMT Committee members heard testimony concerning the president's proposal to double the size of the Peace Corps to 10,000 members by the year 2000. Members of Congress and Secretary Shalala testified about their personal participation in Peace Corps programs and its effectiveness as an instrument of U.S. foreign policy. Mr. Gearan testified about the specifics of the president's plans to expand the program and some new initiatives for the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102282-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Peace Corps volunteers who were raped in their host countries and the mother of a volunteer who was murdered testified about their experiences, the plight of women serving in sometimes hostile cultures, and mental health consequences of rape. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299454-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about Peace Corps volunteers who were raped in their host countries, the plight of women serving in sometimes hostile cultures, and mental health consequences of rape. Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams promised to put an end to the "blaming the victim" mentality, and to get rid of a Peace Corps training video which features sexual assault victims describing what they had done wrong to bring on attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299454-2 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams talked with former directors about what they learned from running the Peace Corps. Among the topics they addressed were the current and past work of volunteers, the mission of the Peace Corps, and challenges facing future missions. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295956-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295956-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT At a dinner honoring past leaders and volunteers of the Peace Corps, honorees include Sargent Shriver, the first Peace Corps director. President Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961. Bill Moyers is the master of ceremonies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170805-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT CR, pp. H11057-H1115. The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2470, to amend the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program and asked a conference with the Senate. The House continued consideration of H.R. 3100, to authorize international security and development assistance programs and Peace Corps programs for fiscal years 1988 and 1989. The House recessed from 12:59 until 15:27. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/674-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT CR, pp. H11005-H11055. The House continued consideration of H.R. 3100, to authorize international security and development assistance programs and Peace Corps programs for fiscal years 1988 and 1989, but came to no resolution thereon. The House authorized appropriations for arms control by passing H.R. 2689, which amends the Arms Control and Disarmament Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/675-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT As part of a C-SPAN and Comcast project to encourage dialog between students and national leaders, Mr. Vasquez talked to high school students about the value of public service and the mission of the Peace Corps. He also talked about the importance of ethnic and minority participation in the political process. Following his remarks he answered questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176361-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Acting Chairman Coleman presided over a hearing on the nomination of Ronald Allen Tschetter to be director of the Peace Corps. Mr. Tschetter testified about his experience working with the Peace Corps, the current operational needs of the corps, and areas for growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194129-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Vasquez spoke on the anniversary of President Kennedy's speech announcing the formation of the Peace Corps. Mr. Vasquez became director of the organization in 2002. The Peace Corps currently oversees more than 7,500 volunteers who serve in 71 different countries. Mr. Vasquez talked about how the Peace Corps has evolved since its inception, and noted that its mission "to promote global peace and friendship" is vital in today's world. He spoke about the efforts of Peace Corps volunteers in Muslim countries, noting that of the 71 nations currently served by the Peace Corps, 18 are predominantly Muslim. Mr. Vasquez enlivened his remarks with anecdotes of the experiences of current and former volunteers as well as those aided by the Peace Corps. Following his speech, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183938-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Vasquez discussed the Peace Corps' work in the past year and the allocated budget for the 2005 Fiscal Year. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184565-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184565-5 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT President Bush announced that he would name the Peace Corps Headquarters in honor of the late Senator Coverdell. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165358-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gearan and Mr. Wofford talked about the importance of volunteerism and public service. Mr. Gearan focused on the image presented overseas by American volunteers and noted that new computer technologies were rapidly changing the nature of the Peace Corps. Mr. Woffard then talked about the Mission of Americorps and its role in promoting volunteerism. After their remarks they answered questions submitted by the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122837-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122837-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Baquet talked about the mission of the Peace Corps on its 40th anniversary. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162909-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162909-5 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT President Bush announced his selection for the new director of the Peace Corps. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168733-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168733-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Coverdell discussed the efforts of the Peace Corps in the 1990's. He discussed the revitalized interest in world service and the Peace Corps. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16832-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Oakley discussed U.S. peacekeeping forces, where they are and how many forces are deployed in peacekeeping missions. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172778-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172778-2 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ruppe discusses the future of the Peace Corps. Congress approved increasing the number of volunteers from approximately 5,000 to 10,000 by 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3021-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT