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A Very Special Throwback Thursday With Maya Angelou and Friends

Inaugurations always take place on chilly mornings, but on Jan. 20, 1993, the nation was warmed by the inspiring and hopeful words of poet, author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou as she read "On the Pulse of Morning," which she'd written for President Bill Clinton.

Alzheimer’s disease touches whole families

Alzheimer's disease has touched millions of American families. However, most of us are probably unaware of the statistics behind the disease — and the significant public health threat it poses to our nation.

Congressman Waters Voices Opposition to Republican THUD Bill; Reiterates Support for TIGER Transportation Funding

Last night, on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) spoke in opposition to the Republican Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2015.

House Adopts Waters Amendment to Halt Closure of LA’s HUD Field Office

The House of Representatives has adopted a measure authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) that would halt the closure of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) multifamily field office in Los Angeles.

Congresswoman Waters Marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement marking Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, which is observed in June.

Congresswoman Waters Remembers Dr. Maya Angelou

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today marking the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. She was 86 years old.

Rep. Waters Takes Action to Protect Students from Predatory Debit Card Accounts

At a time when student debt has reached record levels, and studies show those with excessive debt may be unable to gain access to credit for important purposes like a home purchase, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) is taking steps to ensure that predatory financial products are not taking additional dollars out of the pockets of our nation's graduates.

Rep. Waters Blasts Cuts to Housing Programs

Following the House Appropriations Committee's approval of a measure to fund the nation's housing programs, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, blasted Republicans for undercutting important housing programs that protect our most vulnerable populations.

Waters Calls for Hearing on Medical Debt Legislation

Following today's report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finding that consumers' credit scores may be overly penalized for medical debt, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, welcomed the Bureau's findings and called upon Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling to hold a hearing on the issue, and on legislation Waters has introduced to add

Rep. Waters: Ex-Im Bank Recipients are Americans, not ‘Crony Capitalists’

Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, reiterated her strong support for the Export-Import Bank and the quick renewal of its charter.

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