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Topic: Grace F Napolitano


  
  USATODAY.com
After three terms in Congress, Grace Napolitano is hoping voters will let her break a promise she made when she first campaigned for her seat.
Napolitano's actions in Congress have largely dealt with water-quality issues in her district, where aquifers are polluted and military fuel storage areas have threatened groundwater supplies.
Napolitano serves on the House Committee on Resources, where she serves on the subcommittees on water and power and energy and mineral resources.
www.usatoday.com /news/politicselections/CandidateProfile.aspx?ci=113&oi=H   (335 words)

  
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Grace Napolitano was raised in Brownsville, Texas, and moved to California after high school.
Napolitano and her husband, Frank, have five grown children and 13 grandchildren.
Grace Napolitano's political career began when she was first elected to the Norwalk city council in 1986.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22536   (227 words)

  
 Grace F Napolitano
Grace Napolitano is serving her second term in Congress having won re-election with 71 percent of the vote.
Napolitano obtained congressional funds to bring new businesses and job training programs to her district, including a $2.8 million Labor Department grant to support specialized high tech training and $4 million to spur reuse and redevelopment of the Northrop Grumman B-2 facility in Pico Rivera.
Napolitano's political career began when she was first elected to the Norwalk city council in 1986.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/politics/election/2002nov/bios/hca38dem.dtl   (539 words)

  
 Representative Grace Napolitano, Proudly Serving the People of the 38th District of California
Representative Grace Napolitano, Proudly Serving the People of the 38th District of California
Napolitano Hosts Immigration Information Fair - (Washington D.C.)- Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano sponsored the second annual immigration fair in the La Puente/Bassett area on Saturday, September 24.
Representative Grace Napolitano speaking to students at Montebello High School (City of Montebello).
www.napolitano.house.gov   (98 words)

  
 Torres Retires, Seeks To Anoint Son-In-Law As Successor - March 7, 1998
State Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, a Democrat, has reached her term limit in the state Assembly, where she has represented more than half of the East Los Angeles-based 34th District for six years.
Napolitano said the timing of Torres' announcement appeared to be an effort to lock other candidates out of the race.
Although Napolitano is willing to spend $150,000 of her own money in the primary, Casso has already secured the endorsements of some prominent public officials, including Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., co-chairman of the state delegation.
www.cnn.com /ALLPOLITICS/1998/03/10/cq/torres.html   (738 words)

  
 Napolitano (CA38) - Press Release - Napolitano Honored by National Alliance for Hispanic Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Napolitano (CA38) - Press Release - Napolitano Honored by National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Ensuring access to mental health care is one of Congresswoman Napolitano’s top priorities.
Since 2001, she has secured $1.6 million for school-based mental health programs in her district for suicide prevention.
www.house.gov /apps/list/press/ca38_napolitano/national_alliance_hispanic_health.html   (186 words)

  
 Congresswoman Grace Napolitano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano on Wednesday blasted House Resolution 6, the Energy Policy Act, and called on California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to stand up for all Californians and oppose a bill that places the interests of oil companies higher than his constituents.
Under this legislation, oil companies and other producers of the gasoline additive MTBE would receive liability protection from lawsuits filed by local water utilities or municipalities that discover their water has been contaminated by the companies’ for-profit actions.
In addition, Napolitano said the bill would weaken the state’s ability to object to a pipeline or energy facility project approved by the Federal Energy Regulation Commission, allowing the federal government to usurp both state and local authority.
www.napolitano.house.gov /press_releases/press_2005/pr_2005_04_20.htm   (319 words)

  
 Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA38) was honored today by the National Mental Health Association as a “Legislator of the Year” for her work as the Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus.
We must get the message out that it is okay to seek mental health care, and we must make sure that care is available, whether through the VA, public clinics, Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance,” Napolitano emphasized.
Napolitano also discussed the Latina adolescent mental health program that she helped to spearhead and secure federal funding for in one high school and three middle schools in the 38
www.napolitano.house.gov /press_releases/press_2004/pr061004.htm   (378 words)

  
 Public Health Experts Warn AD/HD Undertreated in Hispanic/Latino Children
The panel cited a combination of cultural factors -- including language barriers and stigma -- for the reluctance of Hispanics/Latinos to seek medical assistance and receive treatments for mental health disorders, including AD/HD.
The briefing was supported by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) and Hilda L. Solis (D-CA).
Napolitano is chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Solis is chair of the Caucus's Health Taskforce.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-25-2005/0003689340&EDATE=   (728 words)

  
 ABOUT THE NCCED FAITH-BASED ACADEMY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The California delegation split along party lines, with all Republicans voting in favor of the bill's passage and all Democrats opposed - with the exception of Reps. Juanita Millender-McDonald (Carson), Grace F. Napolitano (Norwalk) and Nancy Pelosi (San Francisco), who did not vote.
Administration officials contended that some faith-based charities were discouraged from seeking federal grants because they feared the ban on discriminatory hiring would cause them to lose their religious identities.
The California delegation split along party lines on this vote as well, with all Republicans opposing the amendment and all Democrats - except for Millender-McDonald and Napolitano, who did not vote - supporting it.
www.faithandcommunityatwork.com /bushfaith3.html   (535 words)

  
 Napolitano (CA38) - Press Release - Napolitano Hosts Immigration Information Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
(Washington D.C.)- Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano sponsored the second annual immigration fair in the La Puente/Bassett area on Saturday, September 24.
“Becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of many years of hard work for most immigrants,” said Napolitano, D-Norwalk.
Our biggest and heaviest caseload has and continues to be requests for Immigration services and their efforts at this fair assisted our efforts tremendously,” Napolitano added.
www.house.gov /apps/list/press/ca38_napolitano/pr092605.html   (273 words)

  
 Conservatives Warn Cahill Would Pull Kerry Even Further Left   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., knows Cahill's ability to bring a campaign around first-hand.
Napolitano's 1998 come-from-behind victory was made possible in part by help from Cahill, who was then executive director of the political action committee EMILY's List.
"She is one of the best strategists and one of the most recognized women in politics that I know of," Napolitano told CQ Weekly.
www.newsmax.com /archives/articles/2004/3/30/102142.shtml   (1508 words)

  
 News & Views | HouseDemocrats.gov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Grace F. Napolitano, (D-Norwalk) was unanimously elected Wednesday, November 17 to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 109th Congress which convenes in January.
Congresswoman Napolitano said she is enthusiastically looking forward to serving a two-year term as Chair and especially working with her diverse and talented colleagues to ensure that the Caucus’ priorities reflect the needs of the Hispanic community.
These are dedicated, active Caucus members, and they will be tremendous assets,” concluded Napolitano.
democrats.house.gov /news/librarydetail.cfm?vd=PELOSI_Medium&bw=wlb&library_content_id=300   (393 words)

  
 LULAC Hails Record Latino Voter Turnout
Nancy Pelosi, Ruben Barrales, Rep. Napolitano to Receive Highest Legislative Awards from LULAC
LULAC will present them with the LULAC National Legislative Award at their seventh annual gala on March 9, 2004.
LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.
www.lulac.org /advocacy/press/2004/legislativeawards04.html   (132 words)

  
 Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano - California's 38th Congressional District - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano - California's 38th Congressional District - Press Releases
(October 20, 2005) Napolitano Honored by National Alliance for Hispanic Health
(June 2, 2005) Pomona Unveils Grace F. Napolitano Community Center
www.house.gov /apps/list/press/ca38_napolitano/~list.html   (172 words)

  
 City of Pomona Official Web Site
Pomona to unveil Kiwanis Park and Grace F. Napolitano Community Center (05/31/2005)
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano is honored to join the Kiwanis Club and the City of Pomona today as the Grace F. Napolitano Community Center is unveiled during the reopening of the city-owned Kiwanis Park.
Along with a variety of other public and private sources of funding, Kiwanis Club gave $25,000 during the latest round on renovations.
www.ci.pomona.ca.us /press_release_details.php?180   (237 words)

  
 CAPE Newsblasts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Congresswoman Napolitano (CA-38) is seeking a full time staff member who will act as a Business & Economic Development Liaison.
This individual will be responsible for business outreach and keeping the member current on the issues/concerns of the local business community.
Amelia Wang, District Director Rep. Grace F. Napolitano 11627 E. Telegraph Rd., Suite 100 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 801-0300 FAX
www.capeusa.org /newsblasts.cfm   (6718 words)

  
 Pomona Calendar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Learn about the grants process from government, non-profit, private and public foundation representatives and grant writing professionals who will provide an overview of the grant and funding process.
Presented by Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 38th District, California
To confirm your attendance or should you have any questions, contact Gerri Guzman or Stacy Brennan at (562) 801-2134 or gerri.guzman@mail.house.gov
www.ci.pomona.ca.us /city_calendar/popup_cal.php?2005-06-03   (104 words)

  
 Correction - The Washington Times: Corrections - December 14, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A story in the Dec. 7 editions of The Washington Times incorrectly identified Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, California Democrat, as a candidate for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee.
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is considered a contender for the DNC post.
Subscribe to the daily or weekly printed edition
www.washtimes.com /corrections/20041213-103105-2727r.htm   (102 words)

  
 The Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act: Cosponsors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rep Bass, Charles F. Rep Bell, Chris [TX-25]
Rep Costello, Jerry F. Rep Davis, Susan A. Rep DeFazio, Peter A. Rep Delahunt, William D. Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. Rep Deutsch, Peter [FL-20]
Rep Napolitano, Grace F. Rep Neal, Richard E. Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC]
www.npca.org /take_action/buff108cosponsors.html   (336 words)

  
 Project Vote Smart - Committee Information
Eliot L. Engel, NY Shelley Berkley, NV Grace F. Napolitano, CA Adam Smith, WA Ben Chandler, KY International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Katherine Harris, FL Jim Leach, IA Christopher H. Smith, NJ Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, FL Connie Mack, FL Michael McCaul, TX Democrats:
Grace F. Napolitano, CA Gregory W. Meeks, NY Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, AS Donald M. Payne, NJ Bill Delahunt, MA Barbara Lee, CA Contact Us
www.vote-smart.org /committee.php?comm_id=9   (416 words)

  
 How to Help   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rep Bonior, David E. Rep Cardin, Benjamin L. Rep Delahunt, William D. Rep Doyle, Michael F. Rep Eshoo, Anna G. Rep Franks, Bob -
Rep Holt, Rush D. Rep King, Peter T. Rep Larson, John B. Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. Rep Matsui, Robert T. Rep Meehan, Martin T. - Rep Napolitano, Grace F. Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr.
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www.amendhomeboundpolicy.homestead.com /help.html   (753 words)

  
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As of Date: 11/22/1996 Time: 16:33 Votes Percent ASSEMBLY 38TH DISTRICT TOM MCCLINTOCK REP 38,900 51.63 JON M LAURITZEN DEM 33,044 43.86 VIRGINIA F NEUMAN NL 3,391 4.50 TOTAL PRECINCTS 171 PRECINCTS REPORTING 171 100.00 REGISTRATION 120,697
As of Date: 11/22/1996 Time: 16:33 Votes Percent ASSEMBLY 58TH DISTRICT GRACE F NAPOLITANO DEM 54,710 61.27 ALBERT J NUNEZ REP 27,678 30.99 JOHN P MCCREADY LIB 6,900 7.72 TOTAL PRECINCTS 235 PRECINCTS REPORTING 235 100.00 REGISTRATION 155,260
As of Date: 11/22/1996 Time: 16:33 Votes Percent ASSEMBLY 59TH DISTRICT BOB MARGETT REP 72,438 58.42 BRENT A DECKER DEM 51,551 41.57 TOTAL PRECINCTS 302 PRECINCTS REPORTING 302 100.00 REGISTRATION 200,895
rrcc.co.la.ca.us /elect/96110016/rr0016pc.html-ssi   (840 words)

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