Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in favor of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Back to Work Budget. Pointing out the urgent need for infrastructure repair and investment across the United States, Congresswoman Waters contrasted the importance of putting people back to work with the GOP's insistence on more tax cuts.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) speaks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in opposition to the 2014 Republican budget.

On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) appeared on CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the resolution of the fiscal cliff, describing the law as a win for middle-income Americans. For additional deficit reduction, Congresswoman Waters explains how she prioritizes the elimination of special interest tax loopholes and deductions over the cutting of Medicare and Social Security.

March 16, 2013: Congresswoman Maxine Waters was recognized for her support of both education and the environment, particularly for her work with LMU’s Family of Schools program. She is pictured with current LMU students who received the Loyola Marymount University African-American Alumni Association Scholarship Award for 2013.

March 1, 2013: Congresswoman Maxine Waters served as a special guest at Lomita Math/Science Magnet School's Read Across America Day. The Congresswoman enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss' book "Green Eggs and Ham" to second and fifth grade students.

May 3, 2013: Congresswoman Waters (CA-43) is shown with business owners who attended the Exporter Forum in Hawthorne, CA. Pictured from left to right are Nancy Mercolina, President and Owner of Ceilings Plus; Leland Lai, President of Aquafauna Bio-Marine, Inc; Steve Wilburn, CEO of FirmGreen, Inc; and Veronica Hendriz, Owner of Bromont Avenue Foods