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Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Representing the 43rd District of California

Maxine In The News

Controversy Surrounds Proposed LAX Expansion

January 10, 2013 Maxine in the News
Mary Beth McDade, KTLA 5
The multimillion-dollar expansion and facelift of Los Angeles International Airport is running into resistance from some residents. People who live in the shadow of the airport are speaking out against plans to relocate a runway even closer to their homes. They aired their concerns at a public meeting on Tuesday night.
Issues:
43rd District

LAX neighbors question north runway separation plan

January 10, 2013 Maxine in the News
Los Angeles Times
Neighbors of Los Angeles International Airport turned out in force at a public hearing Tuesday night to protest plans to separate the two northern runways by 260 feet for safety and efficiency reasons.  
Issues:
43rd District

Lawmakers Warn A.I.G. Not to Join Lawsuit Against U.S.

January 10, 2013 Maxine in the News
Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times
As the board of the American International Group weighs whether to join a shareholder lawsuit against the United States government, several lawmakers have a simple message for the bailed-out insurer.
Issues:
Consumer Protection

AIG Backs Off Suit Over Bailout After Public Outrage

January 10, 2013 Maxine in the News
Eric Linton, International Business Times
Facing outrage from all quarters, AIG Inc. said Wednesday it would not sue the U.S. government over terms of its multi-billion dollar bailout.
Issues:
Consumer Protection

CFTC to delay some swaps rules

January 4, 2013 Maxine in the News
by Shahien Nasiripour and Stephen Foley, Financial Times
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to announce Friday a temporary reprieve from stringent new derivatives rules, people familiar with the matter said.  
Issues:
Consumer Protection

Black Lawmakers Set for Key Capitol Hill Leadership Positions

January 4, 2013 Maxine in the News
by Zenitha Prince, Afro.com
Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be serving in key leadership positions in the 113th Congress, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Dec. 5. The news comes in stark contrast to the announced Republican leadership appointments in which neither women nor minorities played substantial roles.  

Investor advocates press SEC to finish 'bad actor' rule

January 4, 2013 Maxine in the News
By Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters
It does not seem like it would be difficult for regulators to block felons and other law-breakers from pitching private investment deals to unsophisticated customers, but nearly 20 months after proposing its "bad actor" rule, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is having trouble finalizing it.
Issues:
Consumer Protection

Grover Norquist to Peter King: Don’t be a ‘weasel'

January 4, 2013 Maxine in the News
by Katie Glueck, Politico
Anti-tax hike crusader Grover Norquist is slamming Rep. Peter King, saying he hopes "his wife understands that commitments last a little longer than two years" after the New York lawmaker said the no-taxes pledge is binding for only one session of Congress.  
Issues:
Economic Stimulus and Job Creation

Waters Asks For Derivatives Rule Delay

January 4, 2013 Maxine in the News
by Victoria Finkle, American Banker
Rep. Maxine Waters, who will take over as top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee next year, is urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to delay implementation of certain derivatives rules set to go into effect Jan. 1.
Issues:
Consumer Protection

Rep. Waters: GOP in Disarray

January 3, 2013 Maxine in the News
Kristin Donnelly, MSNBC's Jansing & Co.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said the fiscal cliff deal isn't perfect, but it was a win for the American taxpayer.  
Issues:
Economic Security, Economic Stimulus and Job Creation

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