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Torrance Tribune Staff, Torrance Tribune
Korematsu Day, the first day in U.S. History named for an Asian-American, recognizes Fred Korematsu for speaking out against the U.S. internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) spoke out against the U.S. internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II at an event marking the third annual "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution,'' a day which honors Korematsu who challenged the government's incarceration camps for Japanese-Americans. The event was held on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library in Torrance.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) welcomed constituents of the 43rd district in town for the Presidential inaugural ceremonies to her Washington, D.C. office during Inauguration weekend.
"It was wonderful to meet with my constituents as they traveled to Washington to witness the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day," said Congresswoman
Maxine Waters. "It was a historic moment for our country, and I'm honored my constituents had an opportunity to take part in it."
Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to end Saturday mail delivery:
"The announcement by Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to eliminate Saturday first-class mail delivery starting in August without support of Congress is an arbitrary decision. Our constituents will be disadvantaged by this loss, especially our businesses that depend on timely and reliable mail delivery in order to operate a successful business.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) expressed her strong opposition to the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners' decision to move LAX's north runway.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) issued the following statement today in response to the passing of former Congresswoman Cardiss Collins:
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Congresswoman Cardiss Collins. As the first African-American woman to serve in Congress from Illinois, and the second woman to serve as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Collins paved the way for minority women in Congress. I will cherish the opportunity I had to know and work with her.
Kristin S. Agostoni, Daily Breeze
The sidewalks are so buckled along parts of Sepulveda Boulevard in Westchester that parents pushing strollers have been spotted veering off the path and into an adjacent bike lane.
Dislodged by massive old ficus tree roots, pieces of sidewalk form peaks that might be attractive to skateboarders, but are less than ideal for pedestrians.
Soon, though, a smoother solution is in store for Westchester.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) prepared the following remarks for the City of Los Angeles Planning Department's public hearing today regarding the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study Draft Environmental Impact Report (SPAS Draft EIR):