January 25, 2008

RPCV Congressman Jim Walsh to Step Down

Walshcongressman_photo New York Congressman Jim Walsh has announced he will not seek re-election this fall.

Walsh is one of six members of Congress who served in the Peace Corps.  The ten-term Republican was a volunteer in Nepal from 1970 - 1972. 

You can read more by following these links to the New York Times and Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspapers.  A press release by his office can be read here.

Jan 25, 2008 2:11:44 PM | Advocacy, RPCV

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