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July 8, 2014
In The News
America's second largest city has seen tremendous change since the signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, but the fight for economic equality and racial parity are far from over, local civic and political leaders say.
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July 2, 2014
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964:
June 24, 2014
In The News
By LAUREN FRENCH | 6/24/14 12:00 AM EDT
House Democrats will launch a campaign Tuesday to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank even as incoming Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is discounting the measure's chance of success.
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June 24, 2014
In The News
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed its first congressional hurdle 50 years ago this week
Fifty years ago today, the U.S. Senate adopted the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, gender, religion and national origin.
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June 18, 2014
Press Release
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), founder of the former Congressional Out of Iraq Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the ongoing situation in Iraq:
June 12, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement on the death of actress and civil rights activist, Ruby Dee. She was 91 years old.
June 12, 2014
Press Release
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) applauded the Homeland Security Committee's approval of H.R.
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June 11, 2014
In The News
The request for discussion of the bill, introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters last year, is in connection with CFPB research on the effects of medical debt on consumers' credit scores.
June 11, 2014
In The News
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.
June 11, 2014
Opinion Piece
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.
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