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Maxine Waters: “I was disappointed that the Senate did not take up our legislation, but I remain hopeful that this can be an area for…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2013
I was disappointed that the Senate did not take up our legislation, but I remain hopeful that this can be an area for constructive collaboration over this next congressional term.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Expressing disappointment over Senate inaction on FHA solvency legislation but hopeful for future collaboration.

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