House probes California Rep. Waters Oct 30, 2009
Maxine Waters has been a member of Congress since 1991. WASHINGTON (AP) The House ethics committee said Thursday it's investigating whether California Rep. (USA Today -- News)
Rep. Waters facing ethics probe Oct 30, 2009
A congressional ethics committee is proceeding with its investigation of California Representative Maxine Waters, who is accused of helping a troubled Boston bank with ties to her husband obtain $12 million in government aid. The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct said it voted unanimously to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into the matter. (Boston Globe)
California Rep. Waters Under Investigation Oct 30, 2009
Maxine Waters used her influence to help a bank in which her husband owned stock and whether the couple benefited as a result. Waters is the No. 3 Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and chairwoman of its subcommittee on housing. (Newsmax)
Football head injury hearing gets testy Oct 29, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. whose husband played in the NFL, also engaged in a heated conversation with Goodell. (TheHill.com)
Hearing spotlights NFL concussions Oct 29, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. who interrupted Mr. Goodell multiple times and threatened congressional intervention if actions are not taken to help the safety of current players and care for retirees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama seeks new powers to dismantle nonbank firms Oct 29, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif ... Maxine Waters, D-Calif. (Albany Times Union)
Southwest Montana Snapshot Oct 28, 2009
John Burton wrote on Oct 27, 2009 1:57 PM:" LOL! You democrats are sure funny people. All you people know how to do is whine, complain about what you don't have, blame Bush, and tax the wealthy. Gypsy: Bush initiated the bailout of the banking/mortgage industry system via the Troubled Assest Relief Program (TARP), not Obama. On November 12, 2008, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson indicated that reviving the securitization market for consumer credit would be a new priority in the second... (Montana Standard, MT)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Health Care = Kryptonite? Oct 24, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. who is set to receive the first-ever Ludacris Foundation Congressional Leadership Award. (Roll Call)
Consumer protection bill approved Oct 23, 2009
House Financial Services Committee members Maxine Waters and Barney Frank spoke yesterday on Capitol Hill. The panel approved a new consumer protection agency. (Boston Globe)
House panel: Let states protect consumers Oct 22, 2009
Maxine Waters, a California Democrat whose home state has been hit hard by foreclosures and mortgage scams, said she was not happy with the exemption provided under the latest proposal that would give large national banks a chance to appeal state laws. "We should not be picking around the edges of consumer protections," she said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Consumer advocates may join overseers Oct 21, 2009
Representative Maxine Waters proposed adding five more members to an eight-member board that would oversee the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would monitor mortgage lenders as well as banks and other financial institutions. Waters, a California Democrat, wants the board to include a consumer protection advocate, a civil rights activist, and fair-lending practices expert, as well as a community representative and an official from a bank in an underserved community. (Boston Globe)
Dow crosses 10,000; on the right, crickets chirp Oct 15, 2009
Barney Frank and Maxine Waters, who say they are willing to accept additional risk in FHA loans in order to prop up the housing market and keep lending to people who can t otherwise afford to buy a home right now. Frank and Waters continue advocating giving these borrowers what Washington classifies as affordable housing mortgages. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
NYT: U.S. mortgage backer may need bailout Oct 10, 2009
F.H.A. has stepped into the void left by the private market, Representative Maxine Waters, Democrat from California, said at the hearing. Lets be clear; without F.H.A., there would be no mortgage market right now. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Waters on Palin: 'I don't care' Oct 9, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. shot back, "No, I don't think she's worthy of a response.". (TheHill.com)
School Kids Sing For Health Care Reform On Set Of CNN... Oct 8, 2009
RealClearPolitics - Video - School Kids Sing For Health Care Reform On Set Of CNN. The Latest Politics, News ion Videos. (The Drudge Report)
Rep. Waters: 'Many members' suffer from disclosure problems like Rep. Rangel Oct 8, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. downplayed the seriousness of allegations against Rangel that he failed to disclose sources of income and pay taxes on some properties, saying that many lawmakers suffer from innocent lapses in judgment when filing mandatory financial disclosure forms. (TheHill.com)
Michael C. Vidic: Trashing the Constitution Sep 30, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. has called for an investigation of the racial views of protesters, even as she is under investigation by a House ethics panel in connection with her husband's ties to a bank that received federal bailout funds. (Athens Banner-Herald)
BET News Presents 'Critical Condition: What's At Stake In Health Care Reform' Sunday, September 27 at 10 PM* Sep 25, 2009
BET News Host Jeff Johnson And Guest Correspondent April Woodard Lead a Community Conversation On The Health Care Debate With Panelists Melody Barnes, James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Dr. Brian D. Smedly, Dr. Majorie Innocent, Pamela Gentry, Sampson Davis, And Bob Parks At The Newseum In Washington D.C. ... On Sunday, September 27 at 10:00 p.m. BET News will offer the African American perspective to the debate on health-care reform in a one-hour national forum, CRITICAL CONDITION:... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Click to read:Dubious Accounting Shadows Top Democrat Sep 23, 2009
and where's the maxine waters story. by seafang September 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Famed program to treat the uninsured coming to Palm Beach County Sep 21, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. will bring his Remote Area Medical group to Palm Beach County on Nov. 21-22. (The Palm Beach Post)
Romney says liberals think profits are wrong Sep 20, 2009
"What's the bizarre part of that claim? Making a profit is always shown as the first "bad action" of anyone the liberals choose to go after. These profits are always shown as wrong, inappropriate, and often deserving of being confiscated in full by the liberals to "stop this action".I'm not seeing how making this statement is "bizarre"; given the number of actions of liberals slamming any and all "profits" as part of their attacks on various business segments. Is there proof otherwise?Have the... (TheHill.com)
Ethics inquiry for lawmaker linked to OneUnited Sep 19, 2009
Maxine Waters said she made the meeting request on behalfof the National Bankers Association ... The US House Ethics Committee is investigating California Representative Maxine Waters, who allegedly helped a troubled Boston bank where her husband once worked. (Boston Globe)
Yet another reason to beat up on Ben Stein Sep 19, 2009
But here's the funny part: Newmark takes heart in the fact that all this is the sage and sober Ben Bernanke's doing, and not, say "Rep. Maxine Waters and the House Financial Services Committee." So it's not political. But the Journal's own reporting indicates that the pay initiative is being led by who is Obama's first appointment to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. (Salon)
The One Thing Sep 18, 2009
Maxine Waters' husband was on the board of a bank that received $12 million in bailout funding, just three months after Waters helped arrange a meeting between officials at the bank and Treasury Department representatives. Charlie Rangel has "forgotten" to pay taxes on more money ($2. (Fox News)
Committee Investigates Graves Sep 18, 2009
Maxine Waters of California. The committee has jurisdiction over all matters relating to the Code of Official Conduct and may investigate and recommend actions to establish or enforce the Code. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Can bankers be punished like ACORN? Sep 18, 2009
I think Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, and Maxine Waters should all go to prison for their culpability in the banking scandal. smoochie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Joe Wilson—a poem Sep 17, 2009
Don Cicci wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:06 PM:" I am tired of the accusations that anybody who disagrees with the President is a racist. There are people who disagree who voted for him. As the old song says "who's sorry now".Even the President says it is not true.That genius from CA. Maxine Waters, made excuses for the Rodney King riots. There is a true racist or maybe just a complete imbecile. ". Submit a Comment. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
House panel defers Jackson ethics investigation Sep 17, 2009
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
House Probe on Jesse Jackson Jr. Deferred Sep 17, 2009
The committee also said it would delay for 45 days inquiries into California Democrat Maxine Waters and Missouri Republican Sam Graves. Waters' came under scrutiny after former Treasury Department officials said she helped arrange a meeting between regulators and executives at OneUnited Bank last year, without mentioning her husband's financial ties to the institution. (Time.com)
Waters: Probe 'birthers and the teabaggers' at rallies for racist views Sep 17, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif ... Maxine Waters is one of the biggest race baiters there are ... Maxine Waters is probably the biggest racist in the world. (TheHill.com)
U.S. lawmakers denounce 'You lie' outburst at Obama Sep 15, 2009
Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, said of Wilson's eruption. "It was just something that nobody had ever witnessed before. We all felt embarrassed.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'You lie' outburst denounced Sep 14, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. said of Wilsons eruption. (The Clarion-Ledger)
America's War Within: Homeland Security marked by waste, lack of oversight Sep 13, 2009
Cogito wrote on Sep 11, 2009 8:48 AM:" Jbhiker, the previous administration tried to stop the meltdown caused by sub prime lending, but was stopped by those on the left like Barney Frank and Maxine Waters. Watch this video. It's bizarre, buy Youtube has removed it from US availability. It's only available through their Canadian link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnSp4qEXNM&NR=1 It was from 2001 ". jramagic wrote on Sep 11, 2009 8:15 AM:" Well, if we all want to get steamed up about this...its... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lawmakers Condemn Outburst at Obama Sep 11, 2009
" By late Wednesday, though, the congressman's Web site had crashed, he had taken a beating on his Twitter page and Democrat Rob Miller had raised thousands of unexpected dollars online for a possible rematch with Wilson in next year's midterm elections, according to Lachlan McIntosh, Miller's campaign manager. "Everybody was stunned," Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said of Wilson's eruption. "It was just something that nobody had ever witnessed before. We all felt embarrassed. (CBS News)
In our opinion: Health care Sep 10, 2009
63% of the people do not want the public option, but it is obvious that the likes of Nancy Pelosi, and the racist Maxine Waters don't care what the people want. "BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE" isn't important to the left wing liberal hacks of the Democratic led Congress. (The Herald-Palladium)
Obama program for mortgage relief growing Sep 10, 2009
We think that you re missing the mark, Representative Maxine Waters, Democrat from California, told a panel of mortgage industry executives at a House hearing yesterday. Of the modifications offered, about 360,000 borrowers, or 12 percent, have signed up for three-month trial modifications, which are supposed to be extended for five years if the homeowners make their payments on time. (Boston Globe)
Under Fire, Foreclosure Aid Plan Heats Up Sep 10, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. told a panel of mortgage industry executives at a House hearing Wednesday. (CBS News)
WHIP COUNT: DEMS LACK THE VOTES... Sep 10, 2009
" (David Lightman and William Douglas, Health Care Debate Exposes Regional Rift For Democrats, McClatchy Newspapers, 9/3/09) Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA): Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) agreed with Conyers's ominous analysis and warned that House liberals will not settle for the kind of compromise that might be necessary in the Senate. "You're asking whether or not we will support some other alterative to public option, and I want to be very, very clear," she told MSNBC's Ed Schultz. "We've got to... (The Drudge Report)
Canceled policies: Insurers cite fraud control Sep 9, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. talks about Attorney General Jerry Browns investigation into some health insurance companies for wrongful business practices. (MSNBC -- Health)
Obama Advisers Flexible on Public Option Sep 7, 2009
I'm glad to see people with courage like Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Waters ... nottellin1, Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Waters have both said they will NOT pass a bill that does not include a Public Option. (CBS News)
Obama to Reset Health Care ReformThe president takes the lead on health care reform with a speech this Wednesday. Sep 7, 2009
"We support what the president has said all along he'd like to see, and that is a robust public option. He campaigned on it. He continues to talk about his support for it. And we're going to stand behind him. Nancy Pelosi has said that nothing is going to pass that floor without a public option," said Rep Maxine Waters, D-Calif. on ABC.. (ABC News)
Sunday TV news shows Sep 7, 2009
and Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles ... and Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
House Dem: There will be no bipartisan bill Sep 7, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. said that there wouldn't be the bipartisan bill favored by the president and some centrist Democrats, with Republicans to blame. (TheHill.com)
White House Officials Preview Obama Health Care Reform Speech Sep 7, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. who reaffirmed her position that she will not vote for a bill without the public insurance option, added that any hope for bipartisanship on the bill is dead. (Roll Call)
Late TV Listings Sep 6, 2009
Guests: Robert Gibbs, White House press secretary; Tom Daschle, former senator of South Dakota; Bob Dole, former senator of Kansas; Representatives Mike Pence of Indiana, Maxine Waters of California. 9 a.m. (5). (Boston Globe)
Talk shows to preview Obama addresses Sep 6, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. will discuss the prospects for healthcare reform. (TheHill.com)
Obama Weighs Major Speech on Health Care Sep 3, 2009
" by jgg00000008 September 2, 2009 10:58 AM EDT seriously, this racism accusation is getting really old and in fact if there is any racism evoked it is coming from the likes of Diane watson, Van Jones, Maxine Waters, obama, Acorn, et al. To call anybody who disagrees with this BS non-plan that is incomprehensible, unaffordable and was attempted to be shoved down everybody's throats 4 weeks ago a racist is beyond offensive. You are the racist by even injecting the subject into the conversation.... (CBS News)
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Cogito wrote on Aug 25, 2009 5:33 PM:" Cynthia, are you saying that under Obama's health plan, illegal immigrants will not be receiving benefits? Because that's an idea I could support. Also, do you consider our elected officials referring to their detractors as "Nazi's", ala our Plastic Fantastic Leader of the House, to be unreasonable? How about Maxine Waters reference to politicians opposed to the public option as "Neanderthals". Is this acceptable behavior from your side of the political... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Weekend Wrap: Lawmakers Talk Health Care With Friendly Audiences Aug 25, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-Calif. urged President Barack Obama to stand firm in support of the public insurance option and criticized Senate Democrats for their willingness to compromise. (Roll Call)
Obama, Dems urged to unite on health reform Aug 25, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-California, implored the president not to drop the public option plan and said his efforts to be bipartisan are futile. "Yes, we know that you are a nice man, that you want to work with the opposite side of the aisle. But there comes a time when you need to drop that and move forward," she said. (CNN)
Deep divisions Aug 22, 2009
Two Democratic members of Congress who characterise the splits on healthcare reform are Gene Taylor and Maxine Waters ... " 'Ridiculous' costsIn California, it is a very different story. The visceral opposition in Mississippi to extending the role of government is in complete contrast to the feeling among Democrats here that government is the answer. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who represents a district in southern Los Angeles, has long campaigned for healthcare reform. Maxine Waters says any... (BBC News -- Health)
Click to read:Health Care Reform Puts Seniors on Edge Aug 22, 2009
" by CP30 August 22, 2009 1:23 AM EDT Arlen Specter's hypocrisy: http://www.thehopeforamerica.com/play.php?id=1752 by misha256 August 22, 2009 1:27 AM EDT by CP30 August 21, 2009 10:19 PM EDT What we need to do is de-regulate the health care options ....---Did not learn anything from the Republican deregulatin of the financial markets and BUSH's text book definition RECESSION did you. Just have to make sure we can have the same kind of meltdown in the Health insurance markets in a few years.... (CBS News)
La. to propose help for Katrina homeowners Aug 21, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. suggested one way during a congressional subcommittee hearing at Dillard University in New Orleans on Thursday: Flat subsidies - "substantial enough to make a difference" - to help homeowners complete their rebuilding. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pressure grows to clipvulture funds' wings Aug 21, 2009
The civil society groups urge Congress to pass House Resolution (HR) 2932 - introduced on June 18 by Democratic Maxine Waters and Republican Spencer Bachus - which would limit the ability of vulture funds to use US courts to garner exorbitant profits. "We cannot allow vulture funds to erode the progress that has enabled many of the world's most impoverished nations to reduce poverty," Waters told IPS in an e-mail message. (Asia Times Online)
Africa: 'Vulture Funds' Prey On Poor Debtor Nations Aug 20, 2009
Maxine Waters and Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus - which would limit the ability of VULTURE funds to use U.S. courts to garner exorbitant profits. (allAfrica.com)
LA sports arena hosts health clinic of last resort Aug 14, 2009
Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Stan Brock. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Long Lines As Free Healthcare Offered Aug 12, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. told a cheering crowd of volunteers and medical professionals at The Forum that she would continue to advocate for healthcare reform because "we can do a better job of providing health care to those who desperately need it.". (Newsmax)
OneUnited Bank’s assets drop 18% Aug 7, 2009
But OneUnited, which also has offices in Miami and Los Angeles, made headlines this year after it received a $12 million bailout with help from US representatives Barney Frank, a Newton Democrat, and Maxine Waters, Democrat of Los Angeles. The bank also ran afoul of regulators last fall for operating with inadequate reserves and awarding excessive executive compensation. (Boston Globe)
Democrats Show Strain of Heated Battles... Aug 3, 2009
Maxine Waters, left, shown in February with Reps ... Maxine Waters, an outspoken liberal Democrat from California. (The Drudge Report)
Congress May Extend Stimulus by Almost $100 Billion Aug 1, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. a supporter of the federal subsidy, told The Hill, It does not appear that there is any real hope in sight for new job creation and for jobs for the people that need them perhaps the most. (Newsmax)
Click to read:Atlanta Soon to Be Housing Project-Free Jul 28, 2009
Maxine Waters, D-Calif. Originally a supporter of public housing reform, she's come to question the program that's demolished thousands of units in Los Angeles and San Diego. (CBS News)
CONGRESS DEBATES ONUS FOR GOLDMAN BONUS Jul 28, 2009
Ron Paul (R-Texas), Maxine Waters (D-Calif. and Walter B. Jones (R-NC), wrote a two-page letter yesterday asking the Federal Reserve to explain why it granted a special exemption allowing Goldman to take on more risk over the past few quarters. (New York Post -- Business)
Was Enron right? Jul 22, 2009
As it is, such legislation will have to come from such anti-establishment figures as Rep Ron Paul (R-Texas), sponsor of a bill to audit the Fed, and Rep Maxine Waters (D-Calif), sponsor of a bill to ban credit default swaps. Meanwhile, justice demands that they free poor Jeff Skilling, who was only a far-sighted pioneer of the new Wall Street. (Asia Times Online)
Speak out: More government involvement on unemployment? Jul 16, 2009
When Republicans tried to force hearings on these 2 companies, Barney, Chris, and Maxine Waters all said there is nothing wrong with Fannie and Freddie. Then once Obama is elected, he takes the CEO from Freddie and gives him a government job. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Congressional Interns See Housing Importance Jul 15, 2009
Maxine Waters (D-CA), who is chair of the House Financial Services Committee s subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. The CBCF has extended Clemens fellowship from the original nine months to one year, which runs through the end of August, with the option to stay on for a second year. (Realtor Magazine Online)
