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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 23, 2014

Thank you very much for yielding additional time to me to talk about cost-benefit analysis. I think the gentlelady has made a real case for what we are dealing with here. First of all, we know--and I guess we all agree--that prior to the…

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Jun 23, 2014

These partisan bills were nothing more than an effort to derail this cornerstone of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.

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Jun 23, 2014

The economic collapse of 2008 resulted in the greatest loss of wealth in a generation.

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Jun 23, 2014

I urge support for this amendment to ensure that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission can adequately regulate our financial markets and address some of the very practices that so seriously harmed our economy just a few years ago…

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Jun 23, 2014

I thank the gentleman from Minnesota for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to our H.R. 4413 legislation that would reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This measure addresses an important goal for this Congress…

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Jun 23, 2014

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Moore The CHAIR. It is now in order…

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Jun 23, 2014

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, strike lines 5 through 7 and insert the following: Section 15(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C…

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Jun 23, 2014

Some have criticized the FSOC's designation process as being opaque.

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Jun 23, 2014

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining on this amendment? The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jun 23, 2014

Now, I think this is ridiculous, and I want to get off of that...

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Jun 23, 2014

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I just want to make clear my opposition to anything other than preventing judicial review on cost-benefit analysis. Again, I am very appreciative to my colleagues who also share my concerns and, again…

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Jun 17, 2014

It saddens me that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have aligned themselves with Wall Street predatory lenders and other bad actors in our financial system.

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Jun 17, 2014

I am disappointed that a package to destabilize CFPB's leadership and its autonomy and tie its funding to the whims of the congressional appropriations process made its way through the House of Representatives.

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Jun 17, 2014

Consumers deserve accountability not only from Wall Street, but they deserve it from Washington, too.

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Jun 17, 2014

I have no doubt that all agree, including the Director, that invidious discrimination and retaliation are not only illegal; they are also morally repugnant.

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Jun 17, 2014

These disturbing developments once again demonstrate, I believe conclusively, why there must be substantial structural reform at the CFPB.

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Jun 11, 2014

I would like to thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, as the ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, I feel it is extremely important to support this amendment. It is extremely important because we know that the work…

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Jun 10, 2014

The Mint is actively engaged in regular outreach efforts and public awareness events for both programs that include Members of Congress, including John Lewis and full Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters.

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Jun 9, 2014

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. 4__. None of the funds made…

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Jun 9, 2014

I offer an amendment that will continue to ensure that the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Multifamily staff remains locally based, connected to communities and on the ground to serve as the eyes and ears of lawmakers…

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May 20, 2014

I want to reiterate my sincere hope that you will commit to addressing similar issues that may be occurring in the private sector and at all Federal financial regulators with the same due diligence as you have at the CFPB.

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May 20, 2014

I certainly hope you will join us in using the full weight of this committee to take a close look at the findings of, and any recommendations from, the Inspectors General.

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May 20, 2014

I remain disappointed that pay disparities among a wide range of classifications occurred at the Bureau as was outlined in a report that the CFPB released on Monday.

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May 19, 2014

I rise with my colleagues to honor the 60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education, a decision which was a major step toward education equality in the United States, and launched a Civil Rights movement that was a turning point for…

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May 7, 2014

I have co-sponsored that with Gary Peters. This would help to create opportunities for small businesses by granting them access to capital they need to grow their businesses.

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