Press Releases
February 3, 2012
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Today, Congresswoman Waters' sent a letter to the Washington Post Company's CEO, Donald E. Graham, regarding the recent suspension of the Dental Assistant program at their Kaplan College's campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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February 1, 2012
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Today, Rep. Waters released the following statement in response to President Obama's plan to help responsible homeowners and heal the housing mark.
February 1, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) today expressed her sorrow over the death of Don Cornelius, African-American television show host and producer. He was 75 years old.
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Rep. Waters Introduces Legislation to Compel Principal Reduction, Helping Homeowners and Communities
Today, Rep. Waters introduced H.R. 3841, the Principal Reduction Act of 2012, which would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce principal on loans that they own or guarantee. She was joined by eight Members of Congress in support of this much needed legislation to stabilize the housing market.
January 25, 2012
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Washington – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-California), a strong advocate for the Haitian people in the U.S.
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January 13, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), a strong advocate for the Haitian people in the U.S. Congress, issued the following statement today to mark the second anniversary of the deadly 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti:
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January 4, 2012
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) today released the following statement regarding President Obama's recess appointment of Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
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December 22, 2011
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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters introduced the "Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act," which would protect student veterans from bad actors within the for-profit college industry.



