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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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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

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jun 26, 2020

I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina. Mr. McHENRY. I misspoke. I said they supported the CRA.

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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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Jun 25, 2020

Thank you so very much, Mr. Clyburn.

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Jun 25, 2020

I think that the essence of that legislation is this: Instead of trying to organize all of these different efforts... we should basically pay people what they would be earning on their job.

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Jun 24, 2020

Your actions appear to be a continuation of President Trump's efforts to squash any attempts to hold him and his enablers accountable.

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Jun 17, 2020

I believe that we have workers who really love their jobs, want to be back to work.

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Jun 17, 2020

I have more confidence in Americans than that.

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Jun 17, 2020

This suspicion--because certainly there's no evidence that people don't want to go back to work because of $600.

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Jun 10, 2020

I agree with you, and I have drafted a bill that I would like to have your comments on, a bill that would use this delivery mechanism to require the Fed to provide $2,000 in monthly payments for adults, and $1,000 for every child, until…

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Jun 10, 2020

I appreciate this hearing we are having today, but I appreciate more than anything the fact that you have been in the leadership of dealing with the problem that so many of us have been concerned about for so long, and that is, what are we…

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Jun 2, 2020

Congress must help these CDFIs to be stronger than ever.

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Apr 23, 2020

I thank the gentleman for his leadership and tough negotiations in support of this legislation, H.R. 266. I not only rise in support of this legislation, the Enhancement Act, I also would like to rise in support of what we are doing for…

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Mar 27, 2020

It is absolutely critical for Congress to take action to provide relief and assistance to the millions of people across the nation who are struggling in the midst of this national public health and economic emergency. I rise today to…

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Mar 10, 2020

At some point, the long arm of the law has to reach Wells Fargo.

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Mar 9, 2020

I agree with the sentiment that Wells Fargo is not ready to be America's bank again.

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Mar 9, 2020

the bank you inherited is essentially a lawless organization that has caused widespread harm to millions of consumers throughout the nation.

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Mar 9, 2020

I think at least some of our Members will want to know what you are doing to prepare for your massive footprint of employees.

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Mar 9, 2020

I appreciate you and your company requesting these waivers so that you could be more forthright with this committee.

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Mar 9, 2020

I want all the big banks, because I am going to be asking every one of them, to figure out how we can put capital into some of these small community MDIs.

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Mar 9, 2020

Let the record show that during this investigation, all of the information was shared with the Republicans, and they tried to rush a report out before we got ours out.

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Mar 9, 2020

I would like to clear the record on that.

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Mar 9, 2020

Congress needs to act to ensure that a megabank can never again escape accountability to the public.

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Mar 9, 2020

Wells Fargo has opened 3.5 million fraudulent accounts in their customers' names, which cost consumers over $6 million.

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