Gary Miller's Week in Review
A Weekly Update of News and Views
For Opinion Shapers and Policy Makers  
From Congressman Gary G. Miller
41^st District, California
Volume 3, Issue 6                                     December 20, 2002

Miller to Host Event in DC
        Congressman Gary Miller is hosting a reception on Tuesday, January 7 from noon until 3:00pm in the U.S. Capitol to mark the beginning of the 108^th Congress.  All residents of California's new 42^nd Congressional District are invited to attend.  A complete tour package of Washington, DC is available from January 7 until January 10 for guests flying out from Southern California, including tours of museums, historic buildings and national monuments, and evening entertainment.  The reception is free, but guests are responsible for travel, meal and accommodation expenses.  If you need more information or would like to participate, please call 909-612-4677.  If you plan to just attend the reception, please call Mr. Miller's 24 hour reservation line at 202-226-0375.

California Deficit Swells to $34 Billion under Davis
        Governor Gray Davis announced this week that California's deficit will swell to a staggering $34.8 billion over the next 18 months.  To put this figure in perspective, the California state deficit exceeds the entire general budget of every state but New York and equals more than $1,000 per each of California's 34 million residents.  The Governor's top aides have already proposed various tax hikes despite the fact that the state continues to hemorrhage cash through excessive and irrational state spending programs.  Over the past four years, the Governor's spending spree has grown from $57 billion to $79 billion.  Congressman Gary Miller, a member of the U.S. House Budget Committee, has said that tax and fee increases are not the answer to the state's budget woes, and will work with state Republican leaders to fight all increases.

Congressional Delegation Intervenes in Colorado Water Dispute
        This week, Congressman Miller and other members of the California congressional delegation asked Interior Secretary Gail Norton that California receive a temporary exemption from federal law requiring the state give up a portion of its Colorado River use.  To meet the current law, the state would have to relinquish 800,000 acre feet of water, or enough water to supply 1.68 million homes per year.  If granted, this extension will give California time to address its water supply problems and formulate a long term solution.

Students, Parents Invited to Naval Academy Forum in Orange County
        High School students interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and their parents are encouraged to attend an informational forum scheduled on Thursday, January 26 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm at Chapman University in Orange.  Students and parents will learn about the application process, nomination sources, important competitive factors and academic majors.  The event will take place on the Second Floor of the Argyros Forum, 386 North Center Street, Chapman University, Orange.  For more information, please call Steven Thornton at 909-612-4677.

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