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Maxine Waters

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Maxine Moore Waters is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented California's 35th congressional district from 1991 to 2013. Waters is known for her outspoken views on various issues, including economic justice, civil rights, and government accountability. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for policies aimed at addressing systemic inequalities and has played a significant role in discussions surrounding healthcare and financial reform.

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Feb 17, 2025

Given recent reporting, we do not doubt that the approach Musk has taken at other agencies will soon come knocking at the SEC's door.

newsweek.com
Feb 10, 2025

The CFPB has ordered institutions like Navy Credit Federal Union, Regions Bank, and Atlantic Union to refund millions of dollars to customers who've been harmed by the bank's illegal surprise overdraft fees.

newsweek.com
Feb 7, 2025

Here is the richest man in the world bragging about eliminating an agency that has delivered $21 billion back to working-class families since its inception.

commondreams.org
Feb 7, 2025

Musk's takeover of the CFPB is a five-alarm crisis and a frightening violation of millions of Americans' data privacy.

bbc.com
Feb 7, 2025

Doge was systematically killing the CFPB.

bbc.com
Feb 7, 2025

Rescind what appears to be an illegal stop work order

cnn.com
Sep 11, 2024

My colleague across the aisle has pointed out that the language that we passed into law as part of the Appropriations Act just 6 months ago may expire along with the appropriations. While that may be the case, it is simply false to claim…

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Aug 18, 2024

And we will be able to say loudly and proudly, you're damn right it is.

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Aug 18, 2024

And when the dust settles in November and Americans of all stripes have elected her their president, I know she'll be thinking about Fannie Lou who asked happen to know, is one of Kamala's heroes.

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Aug 18, 2024

Oh, so I know there is no better leader to marshal us into the future. Kamala has been a courtroom prosecutor, a district attorney, an attorney general, a United States senator, vice president of the United States.

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Jul 9, 2024

If there was anything that would get rid of the mandate, what would it do to our economy?

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Jul 9, 2024

This is what you do. These are mandates, right?

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Jul 9, 2024

Project 2025 promotes radical ideas to materially undermine the Federal Reserve, if not effectively abolish it.

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Jul 9, 2024

Unfortunately, extreme MAGA Republicans are not just ignoring housing inflation; they are advancing their Project 2025 manifesto that would dismantle U.S. democracy and the economy as we know it today.

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Jul 9, 2024

I would like to compliment you on the job that you have been doing.

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Jul 9, 2024

President Biden has now overseen a record 15.7 million jobs created since he took office.

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Jul 8, 2024

I want to thank you for the work that you have done.

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Jul 8, 2024

I applaud President Biden for never backing down in the face of opposition.

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Jul 8, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration is fighting every day for people by creating 15.7 million new jobs.

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Jun 11, 2024

Republicans are attacking the Democratic Chair, who has already announced he will step down.

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Jun 11, 2024

I want to know why the report doesn't examine how and why former FDIC Chair, Jelena McWilliams, and her senior staff...did not do more to ensure FDIC workers had a safe workplace.

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Jun 11, 2024

All FDIC employees deserve a safe work environment.

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May 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. ____________________

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May 23, 2024

This amendment, like the underlying bill, is dangerous and rash. It would prohibit the U.S. from even training for a race that has already begun. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues not to cave to baseless fear- mongering. I have already…

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May 23, 2024

With this amendment, my Republican colleagues are really piling on to ensure the Fed is prohibited from even thinking about CBDCs. Yet again, this amendment is not adding anything substantive that isn't already in the bill. Instead, it is…

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