Press Releases
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day today:
"On World AIDS Day, we unite in solidarity worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We show support for people living with the disease and commemorate those who have died. We stand together to raise awareness about the epidemic so we can prevent further spread of the virus and give hope to the 33.4 million people internationally living with HIV/AIDS.
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. The turkey giveaway was made possible by the Golden State Water Company, as part of the company's annual "Operation Gobble" program, which has been donating the holiday staple to organizations that service the homeless, seniors, children, military veterans and needy families throughout California since 1990.
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:
"As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, I express my support for those engaged in the ongoing fight against the most common cancer among women in our country. Breast cancer is a disease that knows no boundaries and doesn't discriminate. It can strike anyone, women and men, regardless of age, race or economic background.
"National Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to ensuring that every victim of domestic violence is safe and offenders are held accountable for their actions.
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-35) joined Inglewood's Mayor James Butts, the Inglewood City Council and Jeffrey Rudolph, CEO of the California Science Center for a viewing event of the space shuttle Endeavour. The shuttle arrived at the Forum in Inglewood on its second day of travel to its final destination at the California Science Center.
"I am pleased to see the approval of the $545.9 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan that will enable the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to move forward on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor project.
"The people of California and this entire country have lost a good and faithful servant with the passing of Mervyn Dymally. The former lieutenant governor, state legislator and congressman dedicated his life to public service and advocating for social justice in the state of California, the nation and internationally.