The Peace Corps: Meeting the Challenges of the 1990's : Hearing Before the Legislation and National Security Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, Second Session, May 22, 1990, Volume 4, Page 31U.S. Government Printing Office, 1991 - 211 pages |
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Page 60 - of such countries and areas in meeting their needs for trained manpower, particularly in meeting the basic needs of those living in the poorest areas of such countries, and to help promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the peoples served and a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American people.
Page 40 - the basic needs of those living in the poorest areas of such countries, -- to help promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the peoples served, and — to promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American people.
Page 203 - The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. Chairman, Legislation and National Security Subcommittee Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: You requested that we assist the Subcommittee in its oversight responsibilities for the Peace Corps by reviewing the agency's operations and activities. During our October
Page 60 - the purpose of this Act to promote world peace and friendship through a Peace Corps, which shall make available to Interested countries and areas men and women of the United States qualified for service abroad and willing to serve, under conditions of hardship if necessary, to help the people of such countries and areas in meeting their needs for trained manpower,
Page 54 - promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the peoples served; and (3) promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American people.
Page 181 - unless you publicly announce its contents earlier, no further distribution of this fact sheet will be made until 7 days from its issue date. At that time, copies will be sent to the
Page 88 - No person shall be assigned to duty as a volunteer under this Act in any foreign country or area unless at the time of such assignment he possesses such reasonable proficiency as his assignment requires in speaking the language of the country or area to which he is assigned.
Page 40 - and — to promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American people. During
Page 53 - The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. Chairman, Legislation and National Security Subcommittee Committee on Government Operations House of
Page 35 - promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the people served, and