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All legislative business for the 107th Congress has been completed.  The swearing in of the 108th Congress will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2003.  

Military Academy Nominations are due December 6! 

For more detailed information on the application visit the academy nomination section of my website.

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The Proposition 10 Commission (First 5 LA) of Los Angeles County Children and Families First is working hard to provide the residents of LA County with government co-sponsored health insurance for all children under age 19.  Visit their website at http://www.prop10.org/ for more information on how this affects you.

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Congressional Art Contest

Every year high school students participate in the Congressional Arts Contest.  The winning artwork from each Congressional district is displayed in the Capitol Building throughout the year.  To learn more about the contest, visit this link, or call my district office (562-801-2134).

California Lawmakers Introduce Major CalFed Water Bill

California Congresswomen Grace Napolitano (D-Norwalk) and Ellen Tauscher (D-Alamo)  introduced a CalFed reauthorization bill that would dramatically increase water supplies to California while protecting the environment. (more)

House Authorizes Use of Force Against Iraq

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA34) voted against a resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq, which was ultimately passed by the House of Represnetatives by a vote of 296-133.  "The Administration has not clearly and convincingly articulated a case that Iraq poses an imminent threat to the United States," Napolitano said.  "Without evidence of an immediate threat and without the support of the U.N. or our allies, I cannot justify sending our children and grandchildren to war," she continued.

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Congresswoman Napolitano at the Pentagon

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To learn about new Congressional districts for the 108th Congress and how they relate to you, visit the California State Senate webpage on redistricting. 

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Napolitano Hosts Grants Workshop

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA34) hosted a grants workshop on November 25 to help constituents learn how to access grant opportunities geared toward public safety and crime issues.  “My constituents need to know what resources are available from the federal government to help us implement programs to combat crime in our communities,” stated Napolitano.  “We need to ensure our public safety in order for businesses and families to thrive,” she continued.

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U.S. Department of Justice Grants Workshop

Congresswoman Napolitano with art contest

winner Veronica Gonsalez

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