LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 7, 1997 - 7 U'honors Peace Cop By Ken Mazur Dily Staff Reporter The Peace Corps, initiated by President Kennedy in 1961 on the steps of the Michigan Union, came home yesterday to celebrate its 36th , rthday. With the free distribution of the new book "Peace Corps: The Great Adventure" and a reading of the book by Peace Corps volunteers last night at Espresso Royale Cafe, the organi- zation recognized the importance of the University in the conception of the Peace Corps and its continuing suc- cess around the world. "Throughout its history, the Peace orps can trace much of its success to Awe energy and idealism of American college students," wrote Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan in his letter of congratulations to University President Lee Bollinger last month. "These colleges and universities are to be commended for producing stu- dents committed to making a differ- ence, with a thirst for adventure and with the desire to experience a new culture in an ever-changing world." The University ranks fifth among all academic institutions in producing Peace Corps volunteers. University t PeaceCorps campus recruiter Denise Sanderson said University students continue to offer varied talents to the world. "The volunteers here at Michigan run the gamut, from those who know what the Peace Corps is about and what they want to do to those who have House votes to restore unemployment benefits LANSING (AP) - A bill restoring unenmploynient benefit cuts signed into law in I 995 by Goy. John Engler trig- gered an ideologil batric on tie house floor yesterday as reigning Democrats passed it over Republican objections. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rose Bogardus ( D-Davison) passed 58-48 with the help of three Republicans: I yn Bankes of Redford, Michael Goschka of Brant and Sue Rocca of SterlinIg heights. Goschka, who voted w ith his party in 1995, said he changed his mind because the dynamics are different noss. "The fund is growing at a faster rate than we are paying," he said. "I define It in the district as a jobs bill." Dit Republican leaders labeled the bill "srorisighred" and 'devastating for lrieair finrlies." Deiocrats deemed the bill a blend of "fairness for working families, tax relief fur businesses." The vlaw sas intended to make the state a more attractise place to run a busitres two years ago. To do that, Republicans reduced taxes corpinies pay into the fund by 10 percent, while cutting benefits to most idled workers by 4 percent. With tax cuts totalling 5350 million so far, the law is well on its way to delivering the promised S748 million tax cut over five years. n.., l Ann Arbor resident Jefferson Wood listens to Peace Corps recruiter Brian Anderson read stories about volunteers' expe- riences last night at Espresso Royale Cafe on S. State Street. The event celebrated the 36th birthday of the group. no idea and just want to help out," said Sanderson, a former Peace Corps vol- unteer in Thailand and a School of Public lealth graduate student. Students at the reading said they were interested in the Peace Corps and the opportunities it offered. "So many people get out of school and only think about money" said Kathleen Klock, a prospective volun- teer and graduate of the Un iversity of Illinois. "I want to do smething pos- itive for people" Brian Anderson, a Peace Corps recruitment representative. sid stu- dents of all majors are welcome to volunteer. Anderson said students skith certain backgrounds are a lock for acceptance, including those with degrees in business administration. math or science and primary educa- tion. A bachelorcofarts in English also remains valuable to the Peace Corps, Anderson said. "We always need English majors to teach high-school level English to those in other countries," said Anderson, who earned a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the second- largest producer of Peace Corps vol- unteers. Last night's reading featured for- mer volunteers who read from "Peace Corp: The Great Adventure," a collec- tion of essays detailing the Peace Corps experience from the volun- teers' perspectives. lirffrn Wood, a volunteer who served in Thailand, read an essay enti- tled "Cold Mornings" about a Peace Corps experience in Mongolia. Wood said he encourages all students to consider volunteering. "If you even have an inkling of an interest, you should go," Wood said. "If it's even a consideration, you should join the Peace Corps." The mission of the Peace Corps remains the same as it was 36 years ago. "The Peace Corps exists to help other countries," Anderson said. "We only go to the countries that ask for us, and we teach them what they want to learn." Anderson also said that the Peace Corps serves to bridge the gap between the United States and the rest of the world, and to increase cultural understanding and knowledge. "The volunteers are out there to teach people in the developing world what Americans are really like," Anderson said, noting the influence of American entertainment and mass media overseas. "We're trying to be a good example of what Americans are. ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Whether you are looklg for a full-time, part time or seasonal position, we have the pared opportunityforyouIAtthis l e weareaccepting applicationsforthenfollowingareas. 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Kirk Profit proposed a bill last week intending to cut down red tape for state colleges and universities. rofit's legislation, House bill 5274. vv ld eliminate sales tax on all con- struction materials purchased by con- tractors doing work for public universi- ties. Currently, there is not a tax on items purchased directly by state col- leges and universities. "If the University hires a contractor, then they have to pay a tax;' said Profit (D-Ypsilanti), chair of the house Tax Committee, where the bill currently its hearing. "The cost gets inflated w tl the tax" To avoid sales tax, a university must purchase the materials for the contrac- tor. Profit, the father of an LSA junior, said that causes unnecessary hassle and bureaucracy. "Nobody expects President Bollinger to go to Kmnart and buy two-by-fours for every construction project," Profit said. "It's silly" Department of 'Treasury officials, however. said it would be wrong to allow private contractors to be tax exempt. "It's not the university's tax, it's a tax on the contractor" sailI Department of Treasury spokesperson Bobbie McKennon. Other legislators on the tax commit- tee said they agree the bills would reduce government bureaucracy. "Non-profit and state organizations should not pay taxes " said state Rep. Charles Perricone (R-Kalamazoo). "That's wrong. Making the building of state infrastructure tax exempt is com- pletely fair.:' Although Profit is a Democrat, Perricone said most Democrats in the House will side with the Department of Treasury. "Most Democrats will oppose it because they are less concerned with fairness and more concerned with tax money," Perricone said. State Rep. Deborah Whyman (R- Canton), another member of' the tax committee, said the bill would remove inconsistencies within the tax code. The legislation was proposed a week after the state Legislature approved a state bond cap raise that will lead to $79 million in renovations on the University's Central Campus, The financing for the University renovations will be paid for by the sale of college savings bonds by the state building authority. "The bonds we sell are not normally college savings bonds," said Department of Management and Budget spokesperson Maureen McNulty. "What's different in this case is that the college savings bonds are offered at a lower price" While most bonds are only available "Nobody expects President Bollinger to go to Kmart and buy two-by-fours ." - State Rep. Kirk Profit (D-Ypsilanti) in $5,000 increments, the college sav- ings bonds are sold by every final S1,000 payoff. "They're extremely safe" McNulty said. "They're very secure bonds." The bonds have sold well so far, she said, "There is tremendous interest," McNulty said. "There are banks that have run out of brochures." 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