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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement as Donald Trump and Elon Musk dismantles the Social Security Administration’s infrastructure:
Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced the Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025, which would make affordable, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans available to parents who have taken out “Parent PLUS” loans to send their children to college.
Rep. Waters to American Farmers: Denounce Donald Trump & His Lies!
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released a statement in response to the escalation of Donald Trump's trade war with China.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, condemned Republican plans to cut Medicare. Her statement follows:
“Even before President-elect Trump is sworn into office, Speaker Ryan is pledging to work with him to break the backs of American seniors by phasing out Medicare.
By Cristina Marcos
Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) and 52 other Democrats have introduced a measure making Congress formally recognize the widening wealth gap in America.
Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, said that rising income inequality should be a top concern of Congress.
Waters Leads Crusade to Close Nation's Widening Wealth Gap
Senior Democrat Challenges Congress to Tackle National Crisis Head on with Resolution to Address Wealth Gap
Waters Statement on the President's Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget request, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, and member of the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee, applauded the President for including a number of important spending increases for HIV/AIDS programs, Alzheimer's research and for the government agencies that are charged with policing Wall Street.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Root Magazine listed Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) as number two on its list of "People to Watch in 2015," acknowledging her efforts as the Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services and for her leadership in "tackling" economic issues important to moderate and middle income Americans.
Congresswoman Waters Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)