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Congresswoman Waters Mourns The Loss of Her Friend and Community Icon, Lillian Harkless-Mobley

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), issued the following statement on the passing of Lillian Harkless-Mobley, her friend and iconic South Los Angeles community activist.

Congresswoman Waters Leads Colleagues in Calling for Bank Accountability for Foreclosure Practices

Congresswoman Waters (CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, today led 11 of her colleagues in the House of Representatives urging U.S. bank regulators to publicly release information regarding the steps that mortgage servicers are taking to prevent illegal foreclosure practices. An identical letter was sent by U.S.

Congresswoman Waters Honors Nelson Mandela’s Life and Legacy; Wishes Him a Happy Birthday

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) honored Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, on the occasion of his 93^rd birthday. Nelson Mandela served 27 years in prison in South Africa for his opposition to the racist system of apartheid. Following his release from prison in 1990, he negotiated an end to apartheid in South Africa.

Congresswoman Waters on the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011

On July 12, 2011, the House of Representatives passed HR 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 by a vote of 406-22. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, an original co-sponsor of the bill and the leading advocate for flood insurance reform in the House, worked closely with Chairwoman Judy Biggert to craft the bill and to ensure passage off the House floor. Rep. Waters delivered the statement below in support of the legislation.

Congresswoman Waters Recognizes National HIV Testing Day

Urges Americans to Get Tested for HIV; Urges Robust Funding for AIDS Research, Prevention and Treatment Programs and Full Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Remarks by Congresswoman Waters at Drug Policy Alliance's Press Conference on The 40th Anniversary of Nixon's Declaration of a ‘War on Drugs’

Congresswoman Maxine Waters was invited to speak before the Drug Policy Alliance’s press conference on the 40th Anniversary of Nixon’s Declaration of a ‘War on Drugs’ today. Rep. Waters delivered the following remarks:

Congresswoman Waters Opposes Republican Cuts to WIC, Nutrition Programs

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) joined more than 35 of her Democratic colleagues last night who spoke or submitted statements in the Congressional Record opposing Republican cuts to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program and other critical nutrition programs serving low-income Americans. The cuts are included in H.R.

Congresswoman Waters Applauds Treasury Enforcement of Mortgage Servicers, Urges Continued Action

Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) applauds the Treasury Department's enforcement of Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) requirements on mortgage servicers:

Rep. Waters Issues Statement on the Passing of Geronimo Pratt

After learning of the passing of her dear friend Geronimo Pratt, Rep. Waters issued the following statement.

Waters Amendment on STEM Disciplines Included in FY 2012 Defense Authorization

The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, and includes an amendment authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).

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