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TMZ
May 29, 2020

WASHINGTON Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) joined TMZ Live to discuss the death of George Floyd of Minneapolis, MN, Donald Trump's "dog whistles," and the path forward for the country.

Watch her full interview here.

Key excerpts are as follows:

Rep. Waters on the murder of George Floyd and Donald Trump's "dog whistles":


May 28, 2020

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee and a long-time friend of Haiti, sent a letter today to the Honorable Michele J. Sison, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, in response to reports that a death squad headed by Jimmy Cherizier, commonly known as "Barbecue," has carried out violent attacks in several impoverished Port-au-Prince neighborhoods during the past week, with the support of the Haitian police.

The text of the letter follows:

Issues:Haiti

May 28, 2020

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee and a member of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, introduced the Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act today. The bill is cosponsored by 25 of the Congresswoman's congressional colleagues and endorsed by the American Diabetes Association.


May 27, 2020

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the murder of George Floyd of Minneapolis, MN. George Floyd was an unarmed African American man who died in police custody after Minneapolis police officers forced him to the ground and one officer pinned his knee on George Floyd's neck for five minutes. Floyd was recorded on video pleading for help and repeatedly telling the police "I cannot breathe" to no avail. Her statement follows:


May 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) joined with Los Angeles Southwest College President, Dr. Seher Ahwan, administrators, faculty, and staff to virtually honor 130 students who earned the 2020 President's Scholars recognition.

Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) President's Scholars are students who have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average for three consecutive semesters. The virtual awards ceremony and Congresswoman Waters' keynote speech will air on Thursday, May 28 on LASC's YouTube page.


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May 25, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, paid tribute to the brave military servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation during the City of Lawndale's virtual 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony.


May 9, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the death of music industry executive and icon, Andre Harrell:


May 7, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement of support for Amazon employees and other frontline workers who are protesting unfair treatment at many grocery stores, factories, warehouses, delivery companies, and retail stores across the country during the coronavirus pandemic:


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Healthcare workers
May 6, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) hosted a video conference with three members of SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West in order to express her heartfelt gratitude to all of the "unsung heroes of the healthcare industry" who are working on the frontlines in hospitals that serve the 43rd District during the COVID-19 pandemic.


May 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the passing of Willie Agee, a beloved and highly engaged resident and advocate for the City of Inglewood who was affectionately known as the honorary ‘Mayor of Inglewood' and ‘Mr. Inglewood':

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of my dear friends and one of the most beloved members of our community, Willie Agee.