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Nov 05, 2008

MOREPEACECORPS OBAMA PETITION TOPS 12,500 SIGNATURES - CAN WE REACH 25,000?

SIGN THE PETITION NOW! http://www.petitiononline.com/morepc/

"To restore America's standing, I will call on our greatest resource- our people.  We will double the size of the Peace Corps by its 50th anniversary in 2011.  And, we'll reach out to other nations to engage their young people in similar programs, so that we work side by side to take on the common challenges that confront all humanity.  The Peace corps has been a key part of meeting those challenges such as overcoming poverty, combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria, and reducing the global education deficit.  This will not be a call issued in one speech or on program.  This will be an important and enduring commitment of my presidency."

President-Elect Barack Obama, Quantum Leap, Worldview Magazine Fall Issue

This is the best opportunity to expand and revitalize the Peace Corps since its founding. 

1. Sign the petition here:  http://www.petitiononline.com/morepc/
2. Go to the More Peace Corps Campaign website here: http://www.morepeacecorps.org, sign up to  receive emails and join the effort!  Write RPCVs to join as well.
3. Donate $25 or $100 online - whatever you can.
4. Tell all you know! Forward this email to ensure a Bigger, Better and Bolder Peace Corps!   We must reach 5,000 sign-ups by the end of the year and we can only do it with your hel