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December 4, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) was unanimously elected Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee today by the House Democratic Caucus. Following the election, Congresswoman Waters released the following statement:
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November 30, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day today:
November 30, 2012
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Legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act is enjoying record support as the year comes to a close — and an LGBT group backing the bill is optimistic that strength will grow further as additional lawmakers who support marriage equality take their seats at the start of the next Congress.
November 27, 2012
In The News
As the housing market recovers, one government agency is still paying the price for helping to stabilize it -- and taxpayers could get the bill.
November 27, 2012
In The News
Reactions were mixed on Friday after an independent audit found that the Federal Housing Administration is facing billions in losses.
Democrats and housing industry advocates called for changes at the struggling agency, which bore the brunt of bad loans made after the housing crash and the market's subsequent recovery, but argue the problems are solvable.
November 21, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters helped to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to non-profit organizations based in California's 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Behavioral Health Services' Pacifica House in Hawthorne.
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November 16, 2012
Press Release
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Administration's annual financial status report issued to Congress today:
November 13, 2012
Press Release
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement expressing her gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our veterans, military troops, and their families in honor of Veterans Day:
November 2, 2012
In The News
When Marlene Canter, a former Los Angeles school board member, first came up with the idea to build a brand new elementary school in Playa Vista, some people called her crazy, arguing that the Westside neighborhood lacked the density to support a new school.
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October 30, 2012
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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement today:
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