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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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Mar 12, 2019

Our nation's anti-money laundering framework needs an overhaul.

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Mar 11, 2019

I am pleased that Mr. Hill and Mr. Foster have brought this measure to the House on a bipartisan basis. It will help provide law enforcement more access to the critical information it needs and in a timely manner. Mr. Speaker, I urge my…

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Mar 11, 2019

I am pleased that we were able to work in a bipartisan manner on this initiative. This bill shows that we can foster new ideas and help improve services and flexibility for our citizens who are receiving housing assistance. Mr. Speaker, I…

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Mar 11, 2019

I am pleased with the bipartisan cooperation shown by this legislation and fully support the efforts of the sponsors to increase accountability and transparency. I want to thank the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Luetkemeyer) for his…

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Mar 11, 2019

I am pleased that Ms. Wexton and Mr. Riggleman have brought this issue to the full House. It addresses key gaps in our efforts to fight financial crime, something we all should support. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this…

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Mar 11, 2019

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mar 6, 2019

One of the reasons that we pushed forward for the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was because we needed someone at the helm that would have the dexterity and the…

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Mar 6, 2019

I am asking you a direct question.

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Mar 6, 2019

Today, unfortunately, the CFPB is but a shell of its former vibrant and effective self.

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Mar 6, 2019

Thank you for the service that you undertake, and with that, I will yield back.

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Mar 6, 2019

one of the reasons that we pushed forward for the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was because we needed someone at the helm that would have the dexterity and the…

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Mar 6, 2019

I am deeply concerned about the damage they have done.

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Mar 6, 2019

Mr. Mulvaney's tenure at the Consumer Bureau was extremely harmful to consumers.

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Mar 6, 2019

The NAACP is proud to support a number of pieces of legislation to rebuild the CFPB, most notably the bill which was introduced by you, Chairwoman Waters.

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Mar 6, 2019

I would caution you to refrain from identifying others or characterizing them in relationship to their political party or whether or not they are capitalists or socialists.

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Mar 6, 2019

This committee will not tolerate the Trump Administration's anti-consumer actions.

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Mar 6, 2019

We fear for the economic well-being of our families, neighborhoods, communities, and our nation because we were beginning to see the good that a strong CFPB can do.

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Mar 6, 2019

There was zero fair lending public enforcement actions taken during Mr. Mulvaney's tenure.

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Mar 6, 2019

The decimation of the CFPB hurts all Americans. We should all be concerned and quite frankly outraged.

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Mar 6, 2019

the thing that was most outrageous, and why I share this story. It is to show you how these issues not only impact disproportionately racial and ethnic minorities, but because she had no place else to go.

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Mar 6, 2019

The income gap between white Americans and Americans of color continues to widen. Yet, our communities are consistently being targeted by nefarious financial servicers with their unsustainable wealth steaming products.

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Mar 6, 2019

Will you restore the Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity's supervisory and enforcement powers?

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Mar 6, 2019

As chairwoman of this committee, I am committed to reversing the damage that Mr. Mulvaney caused.

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Feb 26, 2019

Without a sustained commitment among financial services firms to overcoming challenges to recruiting and retaining minority candidates, limited progress will be possible in fostering a more diverse workplace.

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Feb 26, 2019

It is critical that the Federal Reserve remain vigilant in protecting this economy.

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