Maxine Waters
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Maxine Waters is a long-serving Democratic U.S. Representative from California known for her outspoken advocacy on civil rights, social justice, and financial regulation.
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| instanceOf |
Democratic Party politician
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human ⓘ member of the United States House of Representatives ⓘ politician ⓘ |
| area of work |
civil rights
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consumer protection ⓘ financial services policy ⓘ housing policy ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| country of citizenship | United States of America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| date of birth | 1938-08-15 ⓘ |
| educated at | Los Angeles State College NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnic group | African Americans NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| givenName | Maxine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| has honorary degree | Honorary doctorate from various institutions (e.g., North Carolina A&T State University) ⓘ |
| has office | Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| known for |
advocacy on civil rights
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advocacy on financial regulation ⓘ advocacy on social justice ⓘ outspoken criticism of racism ⓘ oversight of Wall Street and big banks ⓘ |
| member of |
Congressional Black Caucus
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United States House of Representatives NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| member of political party | Democratic Party (United States) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | Maxine Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notable activity | founding member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus ⓘ |
| notable phrase | "reclaiming my time" ⓘ |
| notable vote | voted against the Iraq War resolution in 2002 ⓘ |
| occupation |
politician
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social worker ⓘ |
| place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| position held |
Chair of the House Financial Services Committee
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Member of the California State Assembly ⓘ Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 29th congressional district ⓘ Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 35th congressional district ⓘ Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 43rd congressional district ⓘ Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee ⓘ United States representative NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preceded by (in U.S. House) | Augustus F. Hawkins NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relative | Karen Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| represents | California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| residence |
Los Angeles
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surface form:
Los Angeles, California, United States
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| sex or gender | female ⓘ |
| social media platform |
Facebook
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Twitter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Sidney Williams NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| start time (U.S. House service) | 1991 ⓘ |
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