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October 12, 2017
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Maxine Waters
Rep. Maxine Waters Seeks to Protect Consumers with “Megabank” Bill
October 12, 2017
In an effort to rein in financial institutions that have track records for harming consumers, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) recently unveiled The Megabank Accountability and Consequences Act (H.R. 3937).
Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Repeal Bill, A Devastation for Blacks
September 28, 2017
In an attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what is widely known as Obamacare, Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy have drafted a bill that would eliminate and or alter major sections of the health care law.
Dick Gregory; A Civil Rights Pioneer On and Off the Stage Dies at 84
August 24, 2017
“One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people,” said satirist, comedic icon, and activist Dick Gregory who passed away Saturday, August 19.
Maxine Waters, the rock star, shines at black women’s event
August 10, 2017
Waters was one of the honorees at the annual event honoring Black women in fields such as entertainment, politics, science and social justice
Rep. Maxine Waters’ Town Hall Chant “IMPEACH 45” Grows
July 14, 2017
One of the most pro-active anti-Trump members of Congress Maxine Waters holds Town Hall at the California African American Museum.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congressman Chris Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Confront the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease
June 22, 2017
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, recently introduced the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act and the Alzheimer’s Research Semipostal Stamp Act in recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
Rep. Waters Delivers Keynote Address at the 2017 Los Angeles Southwest College Commencement
June 15, 2017
LASC Celebrates 50 Years of Service in the South Los Angeles Community
Waters Joins Gardena GTrans Zero-Emission Bus Deployment Event
June 8, 2017
Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda, Director of Transportation Ernie Crespo, and California Energy Commissioner Janea Scott to celebrate the deployment of the Gardena GTrans system’s five newly converted zero-emissions buses.
Learning Lessons from the Trump Presidency
June 1, 2017
It’s a little different when you’re in the game and not just sitting on the sideline, and sitting next to that die-hard Trump supporter, really put me in the game.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Continuing the Fight For The People
April 26, 2017
Former Fox News Commentator Bill O’Reilly has made insulting comments about Congresswoman Maxine Waters. He has done his sexual harassment scandal thing, cost the news company millions and been fired it, and is probably now vacationing at Mar-a-Lago (the President’s residence in Florida).
Waters Launches “Trump Tracker” to hold Administration Accountable
March 15, 2017
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, launched a new webpage dedicated to tracking President Trump’s destructive actions against consumers, investors, and the economy.
Black Women’s Forum celebrates Black History Month with Founder and Special Guest Congresswoman Maxine Waters
February 22, 2017
Over 50 people gathered and loaded two buses February 18 at the Black Women’s Forum office to attend the foundation’s latest community event.
California says #RESIST
February 1, 2017
By any means necessary Californians, local, state and Federal elected officials stand in unity of resistance to the new presidential administration.
Rep. Waters Re-Elected Ranking Member of House Financial Services Committee
December 7, 2016
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) was re-elected unanimously last Friday, by the Democratic Caucus to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services for her third term.