💙 Waters Chosen by House Democrats as First Woman and African American to Chair Financial Services
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Waters Chosen by House Democrats to Be First Woman and African American to Chair Financial Services Committee
Washington DC, December 21, 2018
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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) released the following statement after being approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first woman and the first African American Chair of the House Financial Services Committee:"
“I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to be the first Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee in the 116th Congress. Since 1995, I have served as Ranking Member or Chairwoman of every Subcommittee under the Committee’s jurisdiction, taking on important issues on behalf of consumers, investors, and vulnerable populations.
As Chairwoman, I will continue to prioritize protecting consumers and investors from abusive financial practices, making sure there are strong safeguards in place to prevent another financial crisis, expanding and supporting affordable housing opportunities, tackling the homelessness crisis, encouraging responsible innovation in financial technology, promoting diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector, conducting appropriate oversight and ensuring that hardworking Americans and small businesses have fair access to the financial system and opportunities to thrive.
I consider it a privilege to hold the Chairwoman’s gavel and look forward to working with my fellow Democrats, Ranking Member McHenry and my colleagues across the aisle on commonsense solutions that benefit hardworking Americans and strengthen our economy.”
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Read Rep Maxine Waters long history of accomplishments in the House, to understand WHY she was proudly selected.
It is a very long list
Applause to the career of Rep Waters & her relentless yet steady move forward. Against many odds,
She Persisted in building a career of stellar accomplishments.
This is who she is.
Thank You Rep Waters
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