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| | California Institute Advisory Board Hears From Rep. Dennis Cardoza -- June 25, 2004 -- California Capitol Hill Bulletin ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | Rep. Cardoza outlined several of his legislative priorities in his remarks to the attendees, noting that the Central Valley region continues to receive less than its fair share of federal dollars, despite the major, unique, and growing challenges it faces. |
 | | A foster parent himself, Rep Cardoza spoke at some length on the issue of foster care in California, noting that California is home to 100,000 of the nation's 500,000 foster children, and that 40 percent of those reside in the Los Angeles region. |
 | | Cardoza said that though the outreach money has been cut back at the state Legislature level, the campus nevertheless is slated to be opened soon. |
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