Figueroa has secured
funding for domestic violence shelters and restitution for victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault.

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"We are delighted to present
this award to someone who has not only spearheaded efforts to expand mental
health services in the state of California, but has also been a friend and an
advocate of the psychology profession.
"By partnering with state veterans cemeteries, the Department of Veterans
Affairs is able to honor our commitment to the men and women who have served
in uniform," said the Honorable R. In its initial development of 22 acres, the
cemetery will provide more than 6,800 casket gravesites, 740 cremation burial
sites and 800 columbarium niches for cremated remains. The grants have helped to establish, expand or improve 68 state
veterans cemeteries in 36 states and Guam that provided more than 20,000
burials in fiscal year 2005.

Business and professional organizations of cemeteries and cemetary managers.

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The American Psychological Association Practice Organization is an
affiliate of the American Psychological Association, the largest scientific
and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
APA's membership includes more than 155,000 researchers, educators,
clinicians, consultants and students.

Prior to joining CGA, Power was director of state affairs for Grocery
Manufacturers Association (GMA) and responsible for managing GMA's Western
region state lobbying activities.gov or by
calling VA regional offices toll-free at (800) 827-1000.

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VA Awards $5 Million for South Carolina Veterans Cemetery

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WASHINGTON , To help ensure that South Carolina
veterans have a final resting place that honors their service , the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded a grant of more than $5 million to the
state to establish a new veterans cemetery in Anderson.

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PRESS RELEASE Kristin Power Named CGA Vice President Government Relations

"This partnership provides a final resting place for South Carolina
veterans that meets the high standards of a national shrine.

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Sen.

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APAPO's State Legislator of the Year Award is given annually to a state
legislator who has prominently championed the goals of professional
psychology.
Design costs and equipment to operate the cemetery also are funded.

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The California Grocers Association (CGA) has
named Kristin Power its Vice President, Government Relations, effective
Feb.

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Figueroa has advocated for a strong mental healthcare delivery system
and has fought for the full inclusion and integration of psychologists into
that system. CGA represents
approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in
California and Nevada, and approximately 200 grocery supplier companies.

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Figueroa has served the 10th District of California since 1998.

"Kristin is the perfect fit for the Association," said CGA President Peter
Larkin. CGA maintains its headquarters in
Sacramento with a satellite office in Long Beach.

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Sanford covering the cost of the facility.

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California State Senator Liz Figueroa Recognized for Her Commitment to Mental Health Issues by the American Psychological Association Practice Organization

Prior to that she was
Legislative/Public Relations Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Office
of Education. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans
Affairs.
The grant will pay 100 percent of the cost to build the 57-acre cemetery
in the western part of the state.

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She will be responsible for managing CGA government relations program at
both the state and local level, including CGA's two local government
representatives. The grant also
provides cemetery infrastructure, including roads, administration and
maintenance buildings, an assembly area and a committal service shelter.
VA's State Cemetery Grants Program complements VA's 122 national
cemeteries.

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"Her experience at the local, state and regional levels coupled
with her industry knowledge via GMA is a real plus for our industry.

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27, 2006.

The California Grocers Association is a non-profit, statewide trade
association representing the food industry since 1898.
Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery
offices, from the VA Web site on the Internet at http://www.

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WASHINGTON, "Providing access to quality mental
health services is critical for the state of California and the country as a
whole," said California state Senator Liz Figueroa (D-10th), who received the
2006 State Legislator of the Year Award from the American Psychological
Association Practice Organization (APAPO ) for her leadership and advocacy in
strengthening mental health services for California citizens .
"I am honored to receive this award and I look forward to doing more work
with the APA and other advocates for a strong mental health care system," said
Figueroa. She directed and coordinated all lobbying
activities with GMA members, allied state associations and industry groups
for the region.
Retail membership includes chain and independent supermarkets, convenience
stores and mass merchandisers.

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She will be the Association's chief lobbyist and direct
CGA's contract lobbyists. Since the program began in 1980, VA has awarded
149 grants totaling $245 million.va.

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As
chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, Sen.
"Senator Figueroa has been a champion of quality health care and the
inclusion of psychological services," said Russ Newman, JD, PhD, APAPO 's
executive director for professional practice."
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Power replaces Paul A. The association is recognized as the
industry leader in the areas of government and industry relations, public
relations , education and communications.cem.

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She has continually supported efforts requiring health plans and
insurers to provide full mental health parity, which would place insurance
coverage for mental health services on par with physical health services. She
is chairman of the Joint Committee on Boards, Commissions, and Consumer
Protection and the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic
Development."
At a ceremony in Columbia, William F.

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Tuerk, VA Under Secretary for
Memorial Affairs, presented a symbolic check for $5,183,850 to Gov.

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From 1996 to 2001, Power was Director of Government Affairs for the
Agricultural Council of California. Smith who accepted a position as Director of
Legislative Affairs for the Regional Council of Rural Counties .
Information about the South Carolina veterans cemetery can be obtained
from the Governor 's Office of Veterans Affairs at (803) 734-0200.