43rd District Related News
  • Congresswoman Waters Recognizes 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
    Jun 10, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, which was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy on June 10, 1963. "As a longtime advocate for the advancement of women throughout society, it is my honor to acknow... More
  • Congresswoman Waters' Statement on TSA Reversing Decision to Allow Knives on Planes
    Jun 6, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in support of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) decision to cancel its proposal to allow small knives on planes: "I stood firmly in opposition to TSA's ... More
  • Maxine Waters embraces role as top Democrat on powerful financial committee
    Jun 5, 2013 - Maxine Waters has settled into her new job. This term, the L.A. Congresswoman became the ranking Democrat on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. The appointment came after a three-year fight to clear her name on banking-related ethics charges. Waters waited a long time for the position ... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Applauds Approval of Leimert Park and Hindry Rail Stations
    May 30, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement regarding the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's vote to build Leimert Park and Hindry rail stations on the Crenshaw/LAX line: "I am pleased that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M... More
  • Congresswoman Waters' Memorial Day Statement
    May 27, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day: "On Memorial Day, we come together as Americans to celebrate and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country, in the name of liberty and equality. The gratitude and app... More
  • Congresswoman Waters “Pumps it up” for Autism Awareness
    May 20, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) attended the 5th Annual Pink Pump Affair at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunday, May 19. Organized by the Special Needs Network (SNN), a leading autism advocacy organization based in Los Angeles, the Pink Pump Affair honored five "Women of Distinction" who h... More
  • The Mellowing of Maxine Waters
    May 11, 2013 - OVER her 22 years in Congress, Maxine Waters has likened bank executives to “gangsters,” snarkily addressed them as “captains of the universe” and threatened to tax their companies “out of business.” The Democrat from Los Angeles, in other words, is not known for showing love to the financial indust... More
  • Westchester: Council offers motion to fund second light rail stop
    May 9, 2013 - Once considered an afterthought on the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor Light Rail Line, the proposed Hindry Avenue station in Westchester has had some influential supporters come to its aid this year in an attempt to revive hope for a second Westchester stop on the mass transit line. Los Angeles Councilman Bi... More
  • Leuzinger High student wins Congressional Art contest
    May 7, 2013 - Leuzinger High School senior Christopher Lizama has won first place for an art piece he submitted in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. South Bay Rep. Maxine Waters recognized the 17-year-old Hawthorne resident this week along with 23 other local high school students of the 43rd District who pa... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Congratulates 2013 Congressional Art Competition Winners
    May 6, 2013 - On Wednesday, May 1, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) recognized 24 high school students of the 43rd Congressional District who participated in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. Students, teachers and parents were joined by Congresswoman Waters at the Nakaoka Community Center in Gardena, Ca... More

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