June 16, 2009

Lowey Says $450 Million for Peace Corps!

A short while ago, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, appearing on Hardball with Chris Matthews, announced that the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, will recommend $450 Million in funding for Peace Corps for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
Follow this link to watch the interview, which also features Vanity Fair Special Correspondent and Colombia RPCV Maureen Orth.
 
Formal action is expected tomorrow morning when the subcommittee officially holds its "mark up" for the international affairs budget.
 
Stay tuned tomorrow morning for word on formal approval and a special thank you action to key lawmakers.



Jonathan Pearson
By Jonathan Pearson
Jun 16, 2009 6:56:49 PM | Advocacy, MorePeaceCorps Campaign, Peace Corps

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Katrina Meredith

Thank you Congresswoman Lowrey! Now on to the Senate!

Katrina Meredith
Macedonia 2005-2007

Posted by: Katrina Meredith | June 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM

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