Congresswoman Waters Looks Forward to New Congress

Today, the first day of the 112th Congress, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) issued the following statement:

"I am proud to represent the people of California's 35th District and honored by their overwhelming support for me as demonstrated by my re-election with almost 80% of the vote. I will continue to work hard on their behalf in the 112th Congress.

Despite changes in the new Congress – including almost 100 new members of the House of Representatives and a Republican majority – I will have the same focus and be engaged in the same struggle for justice, equality and fairness for all Americans.

Our highest priority must be creating jobs and strengthening the economy. 

I strongly believe, however, we cannot strengthen the economy until we correct the housing crisis. I will continue to work to assist homeowners faced with foreclosure and work to implement stronger regulations of our banking and financial institutions to avoid the loss of homeownership."

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