D.C. slips in Peace Corps volunteer rankings
The Peace Corps has more than 8,600 volunteers in 77 countries around the world - its highest numbers in the last 40 years. The District ranks among the top volunteer-producing states and metro regions, according to agency figures set for release on Wednesday:
Source: Peace Corps
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Ed O'Keefe
| December 8, 2010; 10:00 AM ET
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I was a Peace Corps Volunteer from 92 to 95. I was recruited while I was a student at UVa. Several of my fraternity brothers also served. Seems like the alma mater is still churning out the volunteers. :)
Posted by: DCCharles | December 8, 2010 1:28 PM | Report abuse
Bush's fault.
Posted by: getjiggly1 | December 8, 2010 4:38 PM | Report abuse
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