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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 26, 2019

I am worried that what you are recommending will basically create the kind of transparency where you are giving banks the answers ahead of time.

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Feb 26, 2019

I am concerned about some of the actions of President Trump and his Administration.

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Feb 26, 2019

President Trump has manufactured the longest government shutdown in our nation's history.

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Feb 26, 2019

His tax scam, which was a giveaway to the wealthy and to corporate America, is slated to reduce government revenue by $1.8 trillion over the next 10 years.

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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

Today, we are convening for the first time the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, which will examine and resolve the systemic economic exclusion of women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ-plus individuals, veterans…

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Feb 12, 2019

We are looking for the government to fund this program without having to target existing programs.

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Feb 12, 2019

I want to thank Representative Heck for his partnership through the years on this.

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Feb 12, 2019

In the richest country in the world, it is simply unacceptable that we have people living in the streets.

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Feb 12, 2019

These stories are why we have drafted the SAFE Banking Act.

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Feb 12, 2019

This is a crisis that requires action.

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Feb 12, 2019

I just wanted to witness his moment in the sun on this issue based on all of the time and effort that he has put into dealing with the cannabis issue.

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Feb 12, 2019

We need these marijuana-related businesses and employees to have access to our banking system.

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Feb 12, 2019

We need Congress to have the political courage to step up and provide the resources and funding necessary to end homelessness.

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Jan 29, 2019

I have a motion at the desk on the resolution (H. Res. 77) expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other companies should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who…

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Jan 29, 2019

Let me say this: I know that we all want to help all of those who have been affected by the shutdown, and so I hope I was able to clarify that, so that people can help the constituents in their districts even in ways they may not have…

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Jan 29, 2019

This resolution is intended not only to help Federal employees as such, but contractors, small businesses, and others that are connected to government in ways that you may not be able to absolutely identify here. You may have folks who are…

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Jan 28, 2019

I reserve the right to close. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, three for three--the House Financial Services Committee comes out with the first three bills, and they are bipartisan. I would…

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Jan 28, 2019

I am very pleased to have worked with Ranking Member McHenry on this bipartisan bill, H.R. 624, the Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act. The bill is designed to promote strong enforcement against financial fraud by…

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Jan 28, 2019

Yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Pressley).

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Jan 24, 2019

Today, thousands of air traffic controllers, who we know are essential to our safety and work in one of the most stressful work environments, have had to work without being paid for 34 days. Unions for air traffic controllers, pilots, and…

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Jan 17, 2019

You have heard all of the facts about what is happening in the Treasury Department. I do not understand, for the life of me, why there is any elected official who would support delisting these companies and Deripaska. We are dealing with…

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Jan 16, 2019

Today is day 26 of the Trump Shutdown. Federal workers missed their first paycheck last Friday, and still there is no end in sight to this cruel and senseless shutdown. It is truly shameful that President Trump and Congressional…

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Jan 9, 2019

I look forward to working with my colleagues on the opposite side of the aisle, but today I rise in support of H.R. 264, legislation that would reopen the Federal Government and put Wall Street's cop on the beat, the Securities and…

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Nov 20, 2018

Maxine Waters, the incoming Chair of the Financial Services Committee has called for an investigation into Trump's relationships with one of its largest lenders, Deutsche Bank.

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