BRIEFLY; GALLEGLY PRAISED BY BUSINESS OWNERS.

SIMI VALLEY - Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, was recognized as a friend of small business, earning a 100 percent rating from the National Federation of Independent Business for key votes he cast last year, officials said.

It was the second time in two years Gallegly garnered a 100 percent rating by the NFIB.

The organization selected 11 votes in 1999 as key indicators and found that Gallegly, a former small businessman, voted in support of small business interests every time.

Included were support of the Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments, support for a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate before taxes could be raised by more than an insignificant amount, and support for the Financial Freedom Act.

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DISTRICT TO CHECK MOORPARK WATER

MOORPARK - The Ventura County Waterworks District will be flushing the water system around the Moorpark College area from Monday through Jan. 14 as part of its regular annual maintenance, officials said.

Flushing will be done from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. that week. There may be a slight discoloration in the water during that time, which is not a health concern, officials said. The district will continue to monitor water quality to ensure compliance with state health requirements. For more information, call [phone].

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