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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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Jul 15, 2020

I am absolutely committed to the proposition that this will not happen, that we are going to have a credible forbearance situation for our homeowners that will not cause them to lose their homes.

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Jul 13, 2020

Boeing has announced over 12,000 layoffs as a result of the pandemic.

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Jul 13, 2020

Amazon has failed to provide basic protective equipment.

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Jul 13, 2020

Corporate America is doing just fine, it seems, with record-breaking debt sales.

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Jul 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our nation's workers, capital markets, and economy.

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Jul 13, 2020

America owes its success to the hardworking ingenuity of its workers.

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Jul 8, 2020

If it was not for diversity and inclusion, I would not be sitting here with you in this very, very important hearing.

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Jul 8, 2020

I want to thank you so much, Chairwoman Beatty, for all of the work that you are doing to really get the whole discussion of inclusion and diversity in the national eyesight.

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Jul 8, 2020

It would not have happened had it not been minority women sitting there.

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Jul 7, 2020

Containing and preventing the further spread of the coronavirus is essential to protecting our economy.

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Jul 1, 2020

As the designee of the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and pursuant to House Resolution 1028, I offer an amendment en bloc consisting of the amendments printed in part F of House Report 116-438. The SPEAKER pro…

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Jul 1, 2020

I am surprised the gentleman who serves on the Financial Services Committee has not been a part of all of the housing debates we have had, all of the information on housing. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois…

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Jun 30, 2020

I thank Chairman DeFazio for his tremendous leadership and work on this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which includes $100 billion in critical funding for our Nation's affordable…

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Jun 29, 2020

I would like to inquire, if I may, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California has 3\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Jun 29, 2020

I have yielded to the gentleman extra time. His time has expired. Parliamentary Inquiry

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Jun 29, 2020

I would like to remind all Members and the gentleman that Republicans don't care about debt as long as they are doing the spending; it is only when Democrats are helping Americans, even in a time of crisis. Remember, it was the President…

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Jun 29, 2020

I claim the time in opposition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 26, 2020

I thank Chairman Scott for yielding to me on this important issue. I rise to override the President's veto of H.J. Res. 76, which undoes a Secretary DeVos rule that would make it nearly impossible for veterans and student borrowers…

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Jun 26, 2020

Before I move into my closing, I would like to correct Mr. McHenry, who said the FDIC approved the OCC CRA rule this week. That is not correct. My staff just called the FDIC to confirm that they did not approve the rule. Mr. McHENRY. Will…

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Jun 26, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga), the ranking member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee.

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Jun 26, 2020

I would like to close by thanking Representative Meeks for his leadership on this issue. I appreciate the support we have received from our colleagues in this effort. Make no mistake, unchecked, the OCC's final rule will harm low- income…

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Jun 26, 2020

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question will be postponed…

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Jun 26, 2020

If Mr. McHenry has no more speakers, I am prepared to close. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. So, in closing, the Community Reinvestment Act, we agree, is an important law that is intended to support…

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Jun 26, 2020

I reserve the right to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume to close. Madam Speaker, as I said in my opening, this is yet another attempt by House Democrats to…

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Jun 26, 2020

I have additional speakers. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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