2010 Veterans Day in Inglewood - Congresswoman Waters with Inglewood VFW Post 2122 Commander Sherrod N. Conyers; Inglewood City Councilman Ralph Franklin; Women’s Auxiliary President Doris Doakes; and members of Inglewood Boy Scout Troop # 636. November 11, 2010. 2010 Veterans Day in Inglewood - Congresswoman Waters with Inglewood VFW Post 2122 Commander Sherrod N. Conyers (left) and State Chaplain Ralph Duncan (right). November 11, 2010. PACI - Congresswoman Waters poses with Hoori Sadler of the Persian American Cancer Institute. PACI honored the Congresswoman for - while serving in the California Assembly - introducing a bill that became law in 1978 that required insurance companies to pay for reconstructive surgery or prosthetics for women who underwent mastectomies. November 7, 2010. Alz Assoc Memory Walk - Congresswoman Waters participated in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk LA to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. From left to right are Steve Edwards, Tracie Thoms, Matt Lanter, Leeza Gibbons, Congresswoman Waters, Rafer Johnson, Abbe Land, Edie McClurg, and Michael Dean Shelton. November 7, 2010. Serra 60th - Congresswoman Waters joined faculty, students, and staff at Junipero Serra High School to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. From left to right are Msgr. Sabato Pilato, Superintendent of Secondary Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Serra Princial Mike Wagner, Congresswoman Waters, and Serra President Erick Rubalcava. October 24, 2010. ICA - Congresswoman Waters attended an event for Inner-City Arts, which provides elementary, middle and high school students, many living in Los Angeles' poorest neighborhoods, with the tools and skills they need to succeed academically and personally. Also attending the event were other Members of the Los Angeles Congressional Delegation. From left to right are Reps. Laura Richardson (CA-37), Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), Maxine Waters (CA-35), and Diane Watson (CA-33). October 20, 2010. 30/10 Press Conference - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announces her support for a new $546 million federal loan to support the construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor at a press conference in Leimert Park. The new loan is the first major federal funding commitment for the 30/10 Initiative. Pictured to the Congresswoman's right are Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. October 20, 2010. FY 2010 Appropriations Recipients - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) held a press conference with community leaders to announce $6.64 million in funding for 12 projects in her district and the Los Angeles area. Funding for the projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President last year. Recipients include the City of Gardena; the City of Hawthorne; the City of Inglewood; the City of Lawndale; Loyola Marymount University in Westchester; Los Angeles Southwest College; Beyond Shelter; Centinela Youth Services; West Basin Municipal Water District; First Community Development Corporation; TELACU Neighborhood Stabilization Corporation; and Flyer Defense LLC. October 19, 2010. Highland Elementary 3 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) recently joined celebrations at Highland Elementary School, an Inglewood Unified School District, which was named a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education for its achievements. The Congresswoman presented school officials and students with a framed copy of a statement she entered in the Congressional Record, recognizing Highland for this distinct honor. (L to R) Highland Elementary School Principal Susan Ippongi, IUSD School Board Member Carol Raines-Brown, Congresswoman Waters, Highland Office Manager Barbara Roberson, Highland Vice Principal Norma Martinez, IUSD School Board Member Dr. Johnny Young. October 12, 2010. Highland Elementary 2 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) recently joined celebrations at Highland Elementary School, an Inglewood Unified School District, which was named a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education for its achievements. The Congresswoman presented school officials and students with a framed copy of a statement she entered in the Congressional Record, recognizing Highland for this distinct honor. (L to R) Inglewood Mayor Daniel Tabor, IUSD School Board Members Trina Williams and Carol Raines-Brown, Congresswoman Waters, IUSD Superintendent of Schools Gary McHenry, IUSD School Board Member Dr. Johnny Young, Inglewood City Councilwoman District 2 Judy Dunlap. October 12, 2010. Highland Elementary 1 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) recently joined celebrations at Highland Elementary School, an Inglewood Unified School District, which was named a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education for its achievements. The Congresswoman presented school officials and students with a framed copy of a statement she entered in the Congressional Record, recognizing Highland for this distinct honor. (L to R) IUSD School Board Member Trina Williams, Highland 4th grade student India Williams, Congresswoman Waters, Inglewood Teachers Association President Peter Somberg, and IUSD School Board Member Carol Raines-Brown. October 12, 2010. LMU Lawton Plaza - Congresswoman Maxine Waters presents Father Robert B. Lawton, S.J., with a letter of congratulations after Loyola Marymount University dedicated a new plaza in his name. Father Lawton was the President of LMU from 1999-2010. September 26, 2010. NAMWOLF 2 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks to members of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms after receiving its 2010 Social Justice and Equality Award. October 4, 2010. NAMWOLF 3 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters presented key information on the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion - which she authored and helped pass into law to promote the inclusion of minorities and women in federal financial services contracting - to members of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. The Congresswoman is the recipient of the NAMWOLF 2010 Social Justice and Equality Award. October 4, 2010. NAMWOLF 1 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters received the 2010 Social Justice and Equality Award from the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. Presenting the award to the Congresswoman is NAMWOLF Executive Director Yolanda Coly. October 4, 2010. FHLB - Congresswoman Waters addresses a meeting of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington. September 14, 2010. Fame press conference - Congresswoman Waters - flanked by faith leaders from the Los Angeles area - speaks at a press conference to denounce the planned burning of the Quran on the 9th anniversary of 9/11 by a fundamentalist in Florida, and to urge interfaith and multicultural understanding, tolerance, and peace here at home and around the world. September 10, 2010. FAME press conf - Congresswoman Waters and faith leaders from the Los Angeles area listen as FAME Pastor John J. Hunter speaks at a press conference to denounce the planned burning of the Quran on the 9th anniversary of 9/11 by a fundamentalist in Florida, and to urge interfaith and multicultural understanding, tolerance, and peace here at home and around the world. September 10, 2010. Serra High 2 - Congresswoman Waters attended the “Welcome Back to School” assembly at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena to present the school with a statement she placed in the Congressional Record, lauding the school for its impressive scholastic and athletic achievements. From left to right are Associated Student Body President Daniel Walker, Congresswoman Waters with Serra's colors, and President Erick Rubalcava with a framed copy of the Congressional Record statement. September 2, 2010. Serra High - Congresswoman Waters attended the “Welcome Back to School” assembly at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena to present the school with a statement she placed in the Congressional Record, lauding the school for its impressive scholastic and athletic achievements. Pictured from left to right are Basketball Coach Dwan Hurt, Congresswoman Waters (holding a framed copy of the Congressional Record statement), President Erick Rubalcava and Football Coach Scott Altenberg. September 2, 2010 Hurricane Katrina 5th Anniversary - Congresswoman Waters walks with Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.) and other community leaders over the Claiborne Avenue Bridge in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. The Congresswoman was in New Orleans to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. She helped place the pictured wreath in the river at the location where the floodwall failed and flooded the Ward during the hurricane, and also delivered a major speech on recovery in the city and the Gulf region. August 29, 2010. Consolidated Board of Realtists - Congresswoman Waters met with members of the Consolidated Board of Realtists in Los Angeles to discuss opportunities for the African American real estate community regarding foreclosed properties throughout the area. August 27, 2010. NeighborWorks America - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) was honored by NeighborWorks America during their Celebration of Visionary Leaders event. From left are: Eileen Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer of NeighborWorks America; Lori Gay, ED of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., who was also honored; Congresswoman Waters; Margaret Frisbee, District Director, Pacific District of NeighborWorks America; and Steve Tuminaro, Director, Public Policy and Legislative Affairs at NeighborWorks America. August 25, 2010. Haiti FAME Briefing - Congresswoman Waters listens as Gary Juste from USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance speaks about relief efforts in Haiti. August 7, 2010. U.S. VETS - Congresswoman Waters recently joined, from left, U.S. VETS president and chief executive Dwight Radcliff; Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA); and Tim Cantwell, a developer, at the groundbreaking for a new residence hall that will house homeless veterans in Inglewood, CA. Combined with current capacity, the entire complex will house over 700 individuals. July 24, 2010. Buffalo Soldiers - Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) stopped by Congresswoman Waters' office to visit with the Buffalo Soldiers. From left: Trooper Bruce Dennis; Trooper Albert Curley; Trooper James Madison; Trooper Harold S. Cole; Chairman Filner; Trooper Ernest Collier; Congresswoman Waters; Trooper Al Benson; Trooper James Cooper; and Trooper Andrew Aaron. July 29, 2010. Buffalo Soldiers - Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS), a member of the Armed Services Committee, stopped by Congresswoman Waters' office to visit with the Buffalo Soldiers. July 29, 2010. Buffalo Soldiers - Congresswoman Waters met with World War II veterans, the historic Buffalo Soldiers, in her Washington, DC office. The 12 original WWII 9th & 10th (Horse) Calvary and 24th Infantry Regiment Buffalo Soldiers were in town to attend the 144th Anniversary Reunion of the Buffalo Soldiers. The Buffalo Soldiers get together every July 28th in different cities to commemorate Buffalo Soldier Day. Throughout the year they visit schools, churches and community groups to raise awareness about the historic challenges and accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers. July 29, 2010. NUL opening - Congresswoman Waters poses with students and participants at the National Urban League's Centennial Conference in Washington, DC. July 28, 2010. NUL opening - Congresswoman Waters listens as Rev. Jackson speaks during the National Urban League Centennial Conference's opening plenary session in Washington, DC. July 28, 2010. NUL Opening - George Curry introduces the panelists who participated in the National Urban League Centennial Conference's opening plenary session in Washington, DC. From left to right are Barbara Arnwine; Ambassador Andrew Young; Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA); John Mack; Rev. Jesse Jackson; T. Willard Fair; and Xernona Clayton. July 28, 2010. Jordan Downs - Congresswoman Waters speaks with officials outside of Jordan Downs, a public housing complex located in her district. April 2010. CBC hearing: Haiti update - Congresswoman Waters reviews her notes at a CBC hearing on relief efforts in Haiti 6 months after the earthquake. At the hearing, the Congresswoman shared with USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah her concerns about issues such as USAID personnel turnover; procurement for small businesses in Haiti; tent community sanitation, food and personal security; food policy; and the upcoming Haitian election. From left are Congresswoman Waters; Rep. Jan Schakowsky; Rep. Barbara Lee; Rep. John Conyers; Rep. Donald Payne; Rep. William Lacy Clay; Rep. Yvette Clarke; and Rep. Charlie Rangel. Wall St reform becomes law - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), who helped write the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, joined key lawmakers as President Barack Obama signed the bill into law. Standing around the President are, from left, Robin Fox and Andrew Giordano, two Americans impacted by the unscrupulous actions of banks and credit card companies; Vice President Joe Biden; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Congresswoman Waters; Congressman Luis Guitierrez; Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd; Congressman Gregory Meeks; House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank; and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. (July 21, 2010.) Youth Tour 2010 - Congresswoman Waters met students and instructors from Watts and South Los Angeles in her Washington office. The group is part of Youth Tour 2010, which provides a learning experience to students through exposure to the many facets of life in America. July 20, 2010. Final Wall Street Reform Passage 3 - Congresswoman Waters and her colleagues look on as Speaker Pelosi signs the House enrollment of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act after the Senate passed the conference report. The House passed the conference report on June 30. The bill now moves on to the President for his signature. July 15, 2010. Final Wall Street Reform Passage 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd discusses the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which the Senate passed today. The House passed its final bill on June 30. President Obama will now sign the bill into law. From left: Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA); House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC); Senator Dodd; Congresswoman Waters; Speaker Nancy Pelosi; and Rep. Charlie Wilson (D-OH). July 15, 2010. Final Wall St Reform Passage 1 - Congresswoman Waters takes part in a press conference and enrollment ceremony after the Senate passed the conference report of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; the House had passed the report on June 30th.. Here, the Congresswoman listens to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called the Congresswoman and the other Financial Services Subcommittee Chairmen 'extraordinary' for their work and their assistance to Chairman Frank. The legislation will now be sent to the President for his signature. July 15, 2010. Wall St Reform Press Conference - After the House passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Congresswoman Waters participated in a press conference with key leaders who worked to shape the legislation. From left: Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank, two consumers that faced economic hardship who will benefit from the legislation - Dennis Lane of Massachusetts and Alene Kristal of New Jersey - Congresswoman Waters, Rep. Paul Kanjorski, Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. June 30, 2010. Art Student 2010 - Congresswoman Waters poses with Kyle Moreno and his younger brother Parker during their trip to Washington. Kyle is the 35th District of California's winner for the 2010 Congressional Art Competition, where a talented art student from each Congressional district is chosen to represent the district. His art is titled L.A. Noir, and is hanging with the other students' art in the U.S. Capitol building. June 17, 2010. South Central Farmers - Congresswoman Waters reviewed some of the crops of the South Central Farmers at the inaugural event for their new farmland in Buttonwillow outside of Bakersfield, CA. This produce was grown at their temporary farm in Shafter, CA June 12, 2010. South Central Farmers - Congresswoman Waters stands with supporters of the South Central Farmers and their new farmland in Buttonwillow outside Bakersfield, CA. June 12, 2010. South Central Farmers - Congresswoman Waters cut the ribbon for the new pump that will help irrigate the South Central Farmers' new farmland in Buttonwillow outside Bakersfield, CA. Turning on the pump is farm supporter Tezozomoc. June 12, 2010 South Central Farmers - Congresswoman Waters speaks at the inaugural event for the South Central Farmers' new farmland in Buttonwillow outside Bakersfield, CA. At left are Michael Ludwig, a representative from Westco Co. that helped get supplies for the farm, and journalist and South Central Farmers Liaison Mira Tweti. June 12, 2010. President Calderon - Congresswoman Waters meets with Mexican President Felipe Calderon following his speech to a joint session of Congress. May 20, 2010. President Calderon - Congresswoman Waters greets Mexican President Felipe Calderon after his speech to a joint session of Congress. May 20, 2010. Hawthorne / SBWIB - Congresswoman Waters poses with Hawthorne High Senior Mario Botero, his mother Ms. Ana Maxera, and his ROTC instructor Chief Pedro Martinez. Mario was nominated by Congresswoman Waters to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis. June 3, 2010. Hawthorne / SBWIB - Congresswoman Waters with Principal Mark Newell, Instructor Kathy Giffins and a student at Hawthorne High School. June 3, 2010. Hawthorne / SBWIB - Congresswoman Waters meets with instructors and students of the Engineering Academy at Hawthorne High School. June 3, 2010. Hawthorne / SBWIB - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a grant announcement award event at Hawthorne High School for the Bridge to Work program, which works to prevent gang involvement and provide educational and vocational opportunities. Listening at left are South Bay Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Jan Vogel and Centinela Valley Union High School District Superintendent Jose Fernandez. June 3, 2010. Hawthorne Seniors - Congresswoman Waters listens to Christine Witeck, a patron of the Hawthorne Senior Center, during a discussion on the oil spill in the Gulf Coast. June 3, 2010. Lawndale Seniors - Congresswoman Waters speaks with Lawndale Senior Citizens Center patrons John Place and Karen Palumbo. The Congresswoman spoke about health care reform and Medicare, and the Gulf oil spill. June 2, 2010. Lillian Mobley - Congresswoman Waters, Principal Janet Clark, and others gather around famed community activist Lillian Harkless Mobley at the opening of the Lillian Mobley Center at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center. June 1, 2010. Lillian Mobley - Congresswoman Waters attended the opening of the Lillian Mobley Center at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center, a Los Angeles Unified School District institution. The Center, named after the famed community activist seated next to the Congresswoman, is a state-of-the-art teleconference center, enabling students, faculty and staff to communicate with many schools and communities throughout the country. Standing in white is Principal Janet Clark. June 1, 2010. Inglewood - Congresswoman Waters with Inglewood City Treasurer Wanda Brown and two active duty members of the military. May 31, 2010. Inglewood - Congresswoman Waters poses with veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam, and active duty members of the military at the Inglewood Memorial Day celebration. May 31, 2010. Hawthorne - Congresswoman Waters with Bob Ferrell, VFW Quartermaster (l) and Barry Colston, Hawthorne VFW Post 2075 Commander (r). May 31, 2010. Hawthorne - Congresswoman Waters with the Hawthorne High School JROTC and their instructor, Chief Pedro Martinez. May 31, 2010. Hawthorne - Congresswoman Waters stands with members of the Hawthorne VFW. May 31, 2010. Hawthorne - Congresswoman Waters presents a certificate of recognition to Commander Barry Colston, Hawthorne VFW Post 2075, at the Hawthorne Memorial Day celebration. May 31, 2010. Lawndale - Congresswoman Waters addresses the audience at the Inglewood Memorial Day celebration. May 31, 2010. Lawndale - Congresswoman Waters poses with Lawndale Mayor Pro Tem Robert Pullen-Miles and his family at the city's Memorial Day celebration. May 31, 2010. LA field hearing - Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) listen to panelist testimony during a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Los Angeles on the Comcast-NBC merger. June 7, 2010 LA field hearing - Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairman John Conyers (D-MI), Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX), and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) listen to panelist testimony during a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Los Angeles on the Comcast-NBC merger. June 7, 2010. California Association of Realtors - Congresswoman Waters met with members and guests of the California Association of Realtors in Washington. May 12, 2010. Waters and Richardson - Congresswoman Waters sits with Congresswoman Laura Richardson at the Watts/Century Latino Organization's Cinco de Mayo festivities. May 1, 2010. Watts Cinco de Mayo - Congresswoman Waters speaks at the Watts/Century Latino Organization's Cinco de Mayo festivities. On stage with the Congresswoman is WCLO President Arturo Ybarra. May 1, 2010. Gardena certificate - Congresswoman Waters presents a certificate of special recognition to Susana Medina, who organized the City of Gardena's Cinco de Mayo festivities. At right is Susana's husband, Gardena Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem Dan Medina. May 1, 2010. Parade - Congresswoman Waters waves to the crowd during the Gardena Cinco de Mayo Parade. Driving the car is Eldon Thorpe of the South Bay Rolling 50's Car Club. May 1, 2010. Community Grand Marshall - Congresswoman Waters poses with Cynthia Velasco, the Community Grand Marshall of the 24th Annual Gardena Cinco de Mayo Parade & Celebration. May 1, 2010. Census Field Hearing - Congresswoman Waters speaks with members of the media after a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives field hearing in Los Angeles. The hearing focused on hard-to-count populations and how the Census Bureau is reaching out to them to get an accurate count for the 2010 Census. Los Angeles County has the highest hard-to-count population - which includes African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and immigrants - in the country. April 30, 2010. Fathers & Families - Congresswoman Waters met with members from the Fathers and Families Coalition of America, some of whom live and work in her district, to talk about the organization's priorities. April 28, 2010. Queen Mother - Congresswoman Waters met with Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely, the Community Mayor of Harlem and the Ambassador of Goodwill to Africa. April 27, 2010. It's Time - Congresswoman Waters presents a certificate of special recognition to Percy 'Romeo' Miller, Jr. and Percy 'Master P' Miller in Los Angeles at "It's Time to Fatten our Brain, Not our Body", a tour which encourages healthy nutrition and good exercise habits among youth. April 23, 2010. Daughter for a Day - Congresswoman Waters poses with Marchelle Huggins of Bowie, MD. The Congresswoman partnered with Girls Inc and Girls Scouts USA for the Congressional Take Our Daughters to Work Day event. Marchelle shadowed the Congresswoman at a financial services hearing, met with her in her office and attended a discussion with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. April 22, 2010. Danny Glover - Congresswoman Waters, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D-FL) meet with actor and activist Danny Glover in the Capitol. April 15, 2010. NLIHC - Congresswoman Waters poses with Craig Baab of the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. The Congresswoman spoke to the National Low Income Housing Coalition at the Capitol. April 14, 2010. NLIHC 2 - Congresswoman Waters poses with Reilly Morse, attorney with the Mississippi Center for Justice and Mary Troupe, Executive Director of the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. The Congresswoman spoke to a meeting of the National Low Income Housing Coalition in the Capitol. April 14, 2010. Gardena State of the City Address - Congresswoman Waters receives the key to City of Gardena from Mayor Paul Tanaka for her service and dedication to the city. The Congresswoman was honored during the Gardena State of the City Address, which was held at the Gardena Elk’s Club. April 8, 2010. LAX Bistro - Congresswoman Waters presents a certificate of special recognition to Clarence Daniels, owner of Daniels Bistro and Bar, which just opened at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. April 8, 2010. Jordan Downs - Congresswoman Waters congratulates Jordan Downs resident Guadalupe Laureano on the installation of a computer in her home, after successful completion of the computer training program coordinated through a partnership of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), AT&T;, One Economy, Opportunities Industrialized Centers of Los Angeles, and Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s office. With Congresswoman Waters and Ms. Laureano are Donavan Green, AT&T; (L), John King, HACLA (C), and Chris Floyd, OIC/LA, (R). April 8, 2010. MWEPC 2 - Congresswoman Waters meets with students in the nursing program during her visit to the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center. April 7, 2010. MWEPC - Congresswoman Waters and Principal Janet Clark tour the automotive repair center of the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center. April 7, 2010. Alzheimer's Association - Congresswoman Waters and leaders of the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association kick off an awareness campaign in Los Angeles. April 7, 2010. Centinela High - Congresswoman Waters meets with officials from the Centinela Valley Union High School District in her Washington office. From left are Superintendent Jose Fernandez, Board Member Hugo Rojas, Congresswoman Waters, an aide, and Board Member Maritza Molina. March 16, 2010. Census event - Congresswoman Waters shares a laugh with the audience during the questions and answers portion of the Census event. March 27, 2010. Census event - Congresswoman Waters reviews the Census job application and test with U.S. Census recruiter Yolanda Lazcano. The Congresswoman teamed up with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote Census jobs for Los Angeles residents. March 27, 2010 Census event - Congresswoman Waters and U.S. Census recruiter Yolanda Lazcano listen to questions and comments from the audience. March 27, 2010. NUL Night - The 10 CBC Members of the Financial Services Committee, led by Congresswoman Waters, were honored with the National Urban League's Congressional Leadership Award. From left are Rep. Keith Ellison (MN); Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO); Rep. Mel Watt (NC); Congresswoman Waters; NUL President Marc Morial; Rep. Gwen Moore (WI); Rep. William Lacy Clay (MO); and Rep. Al Green (TX). March 24, 2010. NUL Night - Congresswoman Waters speaks after receiving the National Urban League's Congressional Leadership Award for her leadership in assisting homeowners and the unemployed during the recession, particularly in communities of color. Listening are, from left, NUL President Marc Morial, Rep. William Lacy Clay (MO), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY) and Rep. Al Green (TX). March 24, 2010. NUL Night - National Urban League President Marc Morial awarded the 10 CBC Members of the Financial Services Committee with the Congressional Leadership Award for their efforts to assist homeowners and the unemployed, particularly in communities of color. The CBC FSC 10 was led by Congresswoman Waters, and includes, from her right, Rep. William Lacy Clay (MO), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY) and Rep. Al Green (TX). March 24, 2010. Ambassador Barco - Congresswoman Waters meets with Colombiam Ambassador to the U.S. Carolina Barco in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol. Ambassador Barco met with the Congresswoman to talk about U.S.-Colombian relations. March 24, 2010. Gardena High School - Congresswoman Waters poses with students from Gardena High School in her district. The students were in Washington as part of the Close Up program. March 24, 2010. ACTS - Congresswoman Waters poses with students from ACTS. March 24, 2010. ACTS - Congresswoman Waters meets with students from ACTS, an annual college tour and mentoring program which provides high-achieving high school students of color with the opportunity to visit college campuses around the country. Some of the students were from Lawndale in the Congresswoman's district. At right is the founder, Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. March 24, 2010. National Urban League - Congresswoman Waters speaks with an audience member who wanted to know more about procurement opportunities. March 23, 2010. National Urban League - Congresswoman Waters speaks to guests attending the CBC Jobs Symposium in conjunction with the National Urban League's Centennial Celebration. March 23, 2010. National Urban League - Congresswoman Waters speaks during a CBC Jobs Symposium in conjunction with the National Urgan League's Centennial Celebration. The Congresswoman talked about her efforts to assist communities of color that have been hardest hit during this recession. Listening are Congresswoman Donna Christensen and NUL President Marc Morial. March 23, 2010. LA Jobs Corps - Congresswoman Waters meets with the Los Angeles Jobs Corps during their visit to Washington. March 23, 2010. Haiti meeting - Congresswoman Waters meets with Dr. Tania Desgrottes and Dr. Jean Claude Desgranges of the Centre-Medico Social HGD to discuss ways to help Haiti recover and rebuild. March 23, 2010. Health Care on CNN HLN - Congresswoman Waters stands at the camera as she is interviewed about health care reform on CNN Headline News' The Joy Behar Show. March 22, 2010. LIUNA - Congresswoman Waters meets with representatives from the Laborers International Union of North America's (LIUNA) Laborers Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition to discuss comprehensive immigration reform. From left are Benito Robles, Humberto Gomez, Congresswoman Waters, Magdalena Gomez, and Aaron Chapel. March 22, 2010. NAFEO - Congresswoman Waters accepts the 'Congressional Champion Award' from leaders of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). At left is Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO of UNCF, and at right is Dr. Ernest McNealy, President, Stillman College & NAFEO Chairman of the Board. March 18, 2010. NAFEO - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a luncheon held by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). NAFEO honored the Congresswoman with its 'Congressional Champion Award' for her support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions. Listening at right is Rep. John Conyers of Michigan. March 18, 2010. Planned Parenthood LA - Congresswoman Waters poses with members of the Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles chapter, who stopped by her office to thank her for her support of women's reproductive choices. At the Congresswoman's right is VP of Client Services Adrianne Black, MPH, ARM. Also in the picture are Abbey Williams, Keri Castañeda, Griselda Cruz, Elizabeth Herrera, Claudia Alvarez, and Michelle James. March 18, 2010. Hug - Congresswoman Waters embraces a young earthquake survivor. Military Personnel - Congresswoman Waters poses with a group of international military personnel who are assisting with relief operations in Haiti. Shelter - Congresswoman Waters reviews some of the plastic being used to shelter Haitians who have been left homeless by the earthquake. Tent - Congresswoman Waters reviewed this army-grade medical tent she secured during her previous visit to Haiti, now being used by medical care providers to deliver babies. NACTA 3 - Congresswoman Waters poses with members of the NACTA - EWP Local Los Angeles chapter after receiving the Champion for Aviation Safety Award. February 18, 2010. NACTA 2 - Congresswoman Waters poses with members of the NACTA - EWP Local Los Angeles chapter after receiving the Champion for Aviation Safety Award. February 18, 2010. NACTA 1 - Congresswoman Waters accepts the Champion for Aviation Safety Award from Sam Samad, president of the National Air Traffic Controller Association - EWP Local Los Angeles chapter. February 18, 2010. FEMA Town Hall 3 - Congresswoman Waters poses with FEMA officials and the revised flood map of the Hyde Park/Park Mesa Heights neighborhood. From left are: Vince Fabrizio – Legislative Affairs, FEMA Headquarters; Congresswoman Waters; Jana Critchfield – National Flood Insurance Program Specialist, FEMA Region 9; Sally Ziolkowski – Mitigation Division Director, FEMA Region 9; L.A. City Councilmember Bernard Parks; and Ray Lenaburg – Senior Engineer, FEMA Region 9. January 30, 2010. FEMA Town Hall 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as Jana Critchfield, National Flood Insurance Program Specialist for FEMA Region 9, speaks to area residents about flood map revisions. January 30, 2010. FEMA Town Hall 1 - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a town hall she helped organize in Los Angeles to answer questions about FEMA's decision to revise flood maps in the area, a victory for Hyde Park/Park Mesa Heights residents. At right is Sally Ziolkowski, Mitigation Division Director for FEMA Region 9. January 30, 2010 Haiti Relief Efforts - Congresswoman Waters listens as a U.S. official discusses relief operations in Haiti. January 26, 2010. 10th Annual Saturday Science Academy II "White Coat Ceremony" - Congresswoman Waters receives flowers and an award of appreciation after delivering the keynote address to pre-K-12 students participating in a science academy at King/Drew Magnet High School in Los Angeles. January 16, 2010. Haiti Emergency Meeting - Congresswoman Waters joined The Coalition in Solidarity with Haiti at the Full Gospel Apostolic Church of God/ La Mission Chretienne D’Haiti in Los Angeles to rally the Haitian community to action and to inform them of the U.S. government's relief efforts. January 17, 2010. Gardena Valley Democratic Club - Congresswoman Waters swears in the new 2010 Officers of the Gardena Valley Democratic Club at the Nakaoka Community Center in Gardena. January 18, 2010. Park Mesa Heights - Congresswoman Waters listens as Park Mesa Heights resident Isaac Robinson discusses his and the neighborhood's fight to prevent the government from requiring them to purchase flood insurance. Congresswoman Waters, with the assistance of Councilmember Bernard Parks (at left), is credited with successfully intervening with FEMA on behalf of the neighborhood residents. January 14, 2010. Legislation Signing - Congresswoman Waters signs House legislation with, from left, House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel. Congresswoman Waters, who chairs the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, was the leading advocate for funding to assist communities hit hardest by the national foreclosure crisis. Although President Bush had threatened to veto it, causing some Members of Congress to consider passing a bill without neighborhood stabilization funds, she insisted that such funding be a part of the comprehensive housing package, and succeeded. July 29, 2008. Sept 08 press conference - Congresswoman Waters leads a press conference related to the subcrime mortgage crisis and how the larger economic downturn disproportionately impacts minority communities. Pictured with her are National Urban League President and former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial (l) and BET founder and chair Bob Johnson (r). September 2008. Wall St Reform Press Conf. 3 - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a press conference after the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act passed the House. Congresswoman Waters was credited with securing mortgage and unemployment assistance in the bill for minorities, small businesses, homeowners and the unemployed. Listening from left are Chairman Barney Frank, Susan Chapman, and Congressman Paul Kanjorski. December 11, 2009. Wall St Reform Press Conf. 2 - Congresswoman Waters, Speaker Pelosi, Susan Chapman, and Congressman Paul Kanjorski listen as Chairman Barney Frank talks about the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at a press conference after it passed the House. December 11, 2009. Wall St Reform Press Conf. 1 - Congresswoman Waters and Chairman Barney Frank listen on as Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at a press conference after it passed the House. December 11, 2009. 10 CBC FSC Members - Congresswoman Waters led the group of 10 Congressional Black Caucus Members of Congress that sit on the House Financial Services Committee to secure economic assistance and stabilization for minorities, small businesses, the unemployed and homeowners in legislation that recently passed the House. The 10 CBC FSC Members are, from left, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04), Rep. Mel Watt (NC-12), Rep. Al Green (TX-09), Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07), Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-35), Rep. David Scott (GA-13), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-06), Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05), and Rep. William Lacy Clay, Jr. (MO-01). December 11, 2009. Jordan High in DC - Congresswoman Waters poses with teachers and students from Jordan High School in her District after they visited with her in her Washington office. The students toured the White House and the Capitol as well. December 9, 2009. Watts Christmas Parade - Congresswoman Waters poses with children during the Annual Watts/Willowbrook Christmas Parade. December 5, 2009 Watts Christmas Parade - Congresswoman Waters waves to the crowd as she participates in the Annual Watts/Willowbrook Christmas Parade. December 5, 2009. Cora Masters Barry - Congresswoman Waters poses with former D.C. First Lady Cora Masters Barry (center) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) (left). Congresswoman Waters attended a D.C. City Council meeting to defend the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center after it was threatened with being closed. The Center was founded by Barry and serves District families and children with educational and recreational activities. D.C. decided to keep the center open after an outcry from the community. October 1, 2009. Majority Leader Hoyer - After his appearance at Congresswoman Waters' Young, Gifted and Black event during CBC ALC, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer sent her this picture, inscribed "To my friend, Maxine Waters, with thanks for your leadership and you courage - Steny Hoyer" Rainbow/PUSH Dinner - Congresswoman Waters attends the 11th Annual Awards Dinner of the Rainbow/PUSH organization in Beverly Hills. From left are Congresswoman Diane Watson (CA-33), Congresswoman Waters, former L.A. Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who won the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award), Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (IL-02) and musician Herbie Hancock. November 13, 2009. NASA - Congresswoman Waters met briefly with astronauts from the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) just before the Veterans Day Recess in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol. From Left to Right: ESA Astronaut Christer Fuglesang; Congresswoman Waters; NASA Astronaut José Hernández; Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-12); NASA Astronaut Patrick Forrester; and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-38). Presentation - On Veterans Day at Hawthorne VFW Post 2075, Congresswoman Waters expressed condolences to Cecilia Preciado of Hawthorne, sister of Sgt. Eduviges "Duvi" Preciado Wolf, who was killed recently in Afghanistan. VFW Post 2075 Commander Barry Colston is pictured at right. South Bay - Congresswoman Waters receives the Esther Williams Award from South Bay Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Jan Vogel for her service to the South Bay. November 10, 2009. Moms Rising - Congresswoman Waters poses with her lapel pin from Moms Rising, who asked Members of Congress to wear the pin to show their support for health care reform that meets the needs of children and families. November 4, 2009. ONE Campaign - Congresswoman Waters and other participants listen as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks at the Los Angeles "ONE City" event. April 7, 2009. ONE Campaign - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, at left, and local members of the grassroots, global anti-poverty organization ONE at City Hall to declare Los Angeles a “ONE City” against global poverty and disease. April 7, 2009. Darfur - Congresswoman Waters joined then-House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and colleagues on a five nation Congressional Delegation Trip to Africa. Congresswoman Waters is pictured here with refugee women at a United States Agency for International Development Camp with, from left, Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. February 2006. Ludacris Foundation - Congresswoman Waters received the Congressional Leadership Award from The Ludacris Foundation at its 6th Annual Benefit Dinner. Pictured from left to right: Kenny Carroll, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, Debra L. Lee, Kevin Liles and Roberta Shields. October 24, 2009. J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center - Congresswoman Waters receives an award from Rachel Ashburn Mallory, granddaughter of the namesake of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center in Columbus, OH. The Congresswoman delivered the keynote address to the Center's Annual Awards Banquet. October 25, 2009. Bev Smith - Congresswoman Waters sits down for an interview with the Bev Smith Radio Show to talk about her activities at the CBCF ALC. Jim Brown - Congresswoman Waters poses with her friend and former NFL Running Back Jim Brown. Jim Brown - Congresswoman Waters listens to Jim Brown following her forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. mother - Congresswoman Waters poses with the mother of a young man who is in prison because of mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Kemba Smith - Congresswoman Waters poses with Kemba Smith, right, who participated in the panel on mandatory minimum sentencing because of her own experiences in the legal system, and an audience member at left. Kemba Smith - Congresswoman Waters speaks with Kemba Smith, who participated in the panel on mandatory minimum sentencing because of her own experiences in the legal system. Jim Brown - Former NFL Running Back and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Brown speaks during Congresswoman Waters' forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Mr. Brown's organization Amer-I-Can works with at-risk youth to teach life management skills. Ogletree - Congresswoman Waters and panelists listen as Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree speaks about ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Friend - Congresswoman Waters speaks with an acquaintance at the Washington Convention Center. AIDS remarks - Congresswoman Waters delivers remarks about combating HIV/AIDS during the Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative Conference. Hatcher - Congresswoman Waters listens as Judge Terry Hatter speaks about ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Judiciary Panel - Congresswoman Waters addresses the panel and the audience at her issues forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Office of the Americas 3 - Congresswoman Waters delivers the keynote address at the Office of the Americas' Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Office of the Americas - Congresswoman Waters poses with Office of the Americas Director Blase Bonpane at the organization's Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Office of the Americas - Congresswoman Waters poses with, from left, Theresa Bonpane, Shae Popovich, and Blase Bonpane, members of the Office of the Americas' Board of Directors. The Congresswoman gave the keynote at OA's Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Vento 3 - Congresswoman Waters poses with Ms. Foscarinis and G.W. Rolle, who was honored with the Personal Achievement Award. September 24, 2009. Vento 2 - Congresswoman Waters receives her award from Susan Vento, Presenter of the Bruce F. Vento Award, and Maria Foscarinis, Founder & Executive Director of the NLCHP. September 24, 2009. Vento 1 - Congresswoman Waters accepts the Bruce F. Vento Award at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty's McKinney-Vento Awards Dinner for her work to prevent homelessness and keep American families in their homes. September 24, 2009. Local Leaders - Congresswoman Waters met with officials from communities throughout the 35th District to announce federal funding she has secured for local projects. Lawndale High - Congresswoman Waters spoke to students at Lawndale High School about the economic stimulus package, which is funding projects and creating jobs in the 35th District. Jordan High - During Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Waters spoke about the importance of education and praised teachers and students at Jordan High School for the school’s higher test scores. Memorial Day - On Memorial Day, Congresswoman Waters expressed her appreciation for the sacrifices that veterans have made and of the importance of providing veterans the benefits they deserve. White House Bill Signing - Congresswoman Waters and other Congressional lawmakers look on as President Obama signs the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which Congresswoman Waters helped write. The President praised Congresswoman Waters for her leadership on housing policy. bernanke 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke answers a question during her banking forum on minority inclusion. bernanke 1 - Congresswoman Waters introduces Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke so that he could address the Fed's efforts to increase minority inclusion in the financial services sector. banking panel - Panelists participating in Congresswoman Waters' banking forum on minority inclusion include: Nathaniel H. Christian, Castleoak Securities; Donald P. Cogsville, The Cogsville Group; Robert L. Johnson, RLJ Companies; Lawrence Parks, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco; Tony Quintero, National Financial Services Consortium; Donna Sims Wilson, M.R. Beal & Company bob johnson - Congresswoman Waters speaks with BET founder Bob Johnson after his participation in her banking forum on minority inclusion. question with panel - Congresswoman Waters and panelists listen to a question from the audience during the banking issue forum on minority inclusion. question - Congresswoman Waters listens to a question from the audience during her banking panel on minority inclusion. crowd - Congresswoman Waters and husband Ambassador Sidney Williams walk to a meeting as they speak with acquaintances attending ALC. asw and cmw - Congresswoman Waters walks to a meeting with her husband Ambassador Sidney Williams. Panel - The Young, Gifted and Black panel included, from left, television personality Terrence J, singer Que, actress LisaRaye McCoy, singer Los, motivational speaker Daniel Griffin, and BET President and CEO Debra Lee. Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot appeared later in the program. Emmitt - Congresswoman Waters, husband Ambassador Sidney Williams and others listen to former Dallas Cowboys player Emmitt Smith as he describes his efforts to increase minority inclusion as it relates to the financial services sector. Emmitt - Congresswoman Waters speaks with former Dallas Cowboys player Emmitt Smith about his efforts to increase minority inclusion as it relates to the financial services sector. full house - Congresswoman Waters prepares to introduce the panelists of Young, Gifted and Black to a packed house. panel - Congresswoman Waters asks the panelists of Young, Gifted and Black to tell the audience about how they got started in their careers and what challenges they overcame in doing so. Hoyer - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer waits to address the audience at Young, Gifted and Black. Hoyer 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer addresses the audience at Young, Gifted and Black. Judge - Judge ABC asks a question of the panel during the Young, Gifted and Black forum. Smoot - Congresswoman Waters poses with Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot. Laugh - Congresswoman Waters shares a laugh with, from left, singer Los, Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot, and singer Que following her Young, Gifted and Black forum. Group - Congresswoman Waters poses with, from left, singer Los, Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot, and singer Que following the Young, Gifted and Black Forum. Doo Whop - Congresswoman Waters listens as the Doo Whop Boiz sing to her following the Young, Gifted and Black forum. Doo Whop - Congresswoman Waters poses with the Doo Whop Boiz after they performed a song for her. Supporters - Congresswoman Waters poses for a photograph after the conclusion of her Young, Gifted and Black forum. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters speaks with Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin after taping for 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters answers a question during taping of 'Washington Watch' as Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin listen. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters listens as Congressman John Lewis answers a question during taping of Roland Martin's 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters shares a laugh with Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin before taping for the new TV One program 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. BET - Congresswoman Waters speaks with BET News following President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. September 9, 2009. Ed Schultz - Congresswoman Waters speaks live with Ed Schultz on the set of MSNBC's The Ed Show following President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. September 9, 2009. DL Hughley - Congresswoman Waters poses with comedian and commentator DL Hughley after he interviewed her for an upcoming segment on The Jay Leno Show. September 9, 2009. Thanksgiving - Congresswoman Waters participates in a turkey distribution event during the 2008 Thanksgiving season. Inglewood Shooting - Congresswoman Waters listens to a question during a 2008 press conference on shootings by the Inglewood Police Department. Inglewood Shooting - Congresswoman Waters joins Inglewood leaders and citizens at a 2008 press conference on shootings by the Inglewood Police Department. 07 Foreclosure Hearing - Congresswoman Waters chairs a 2007 hearing on foreclosures at the California Science Center with fellow Members of Congress. From left are Reps. Laura Richardson, Linda Sanchez, Grace Napolitano, Maxine Waters, and Al Green. Award - Congresswoman Waters receives an award at the 2007 Delmer L. Fox Humanitarian and Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Drew/King - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2007 rally in support of keeping Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center open. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters and then-Chairman Bob Ney share a laugh during the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's 2006 field hearing in Los Angeles. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters and then-Chairman Bob Ney pose with community and housing officials during the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's 2006 field hearing in Los Angeles. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters, then-Chairman Bob Ney, and others listen during a 2006 tour of a housing unit in Los Angeles as part of the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's field hearing. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters speaks during a 2006 Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee field hearing in Los Angeles. Listening at right is then-Chairman Bob Ney. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters speaks to the media during a 2006 peace event to bring our troops home. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters speaks with a peace activist at a 2006 event to bring our troops home. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters poses with a soldier at a 2006 peace event to bring our troops home Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters joins Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and peace activists in 2006 at an event sponsored by Code Pink to bring our troops home. HIV Test - Congresswoman Waters poses with a volunteer in 2006 at an event to encourage testing for HIV. HIV Test - Congresswoman Waters joins fellow Congresswomen and members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 2006 after getting tested for HIV as part of a national drive to encourage testing. LAX - Congresswoman Waters reviews security measures at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX) during her 2005 visit. Joining her are from left Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswoman Jane Harman, and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. LAX - Congresswoman Waters and Congresswoman Jane Harman listen to Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff speak about security measures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during their 2005 visit. LAX - Congresswoman Waters and Congresswoman Jane Harman listen as Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airport. LAX - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX). Listening on are Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and Congresswoman Jane Harman. LAX - Congresswoman Waters tours Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to review security measures at the airport in 2005. Joining her are Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (second from left), Congresswoman Jane Harman (center), and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (right). LAX - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Listening are Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (l) and Congresswoman Jane Harman (r). Judiciary Committee Hearing - Congresswoman Waters listens during a 2005 Judiciary Committee hearing. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters poses for a photograph with attendees at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters is joined by supporters on stage as she speaks at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters speaks at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. New Orleans Residents - Congresswoman Waters meets with residents of New Orleans, some of whom are survivors of Hurricane Katrina, on a trip to the city over July 4th weekend. Student Art Competition Winner - Congresswoman Waters meets with Christopher De La O, who was chosen to represent California's 35th District in the annual Student Art Competition. Christopher will be a senior at Westchester High School. June 24, 2009. Darfur Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a press conference announcing her and other Members' participation in a fast to raise awareness about the ongoing violence in Darfur, Sudan. May 19, 2009. Darfur Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks with actress and activist Mia Farrow before the start of a press conference announcing the Congressional Black Caucus's participation in a fast to protest the violence in Darfur. May 19, 2009. NAHRO - Congresswoman Waters receives an award from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), naming her the 2009 NAHRO Legislator of the Year for her work to secure quality, affordable housing for all Americans. March 17, 2009. Shirley Chisholm Portrait Unveiling - Congresswoman Waters joins Dr. Dorothy Height, fellow Members of Congress, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other leaders for the unveiling of the official portrait of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. March 4, 2009 Gardena Transit Facility - Congresswoman Waters at the ribbon cutting for the new Gardena transit facility with (from left to right) State Senator Rod Wright; Councilwoman Rachel Johnson; Whittman Ballenger, Director of Transportation; Councilman Ron Ikejiri; Mayor Paul Tanaka; City Manager Mitch Lansdale; Ray Tellis of the Federal Transit Administration; and Councilman Dan Medina. Congressional Page - Congresswoman Waters meets with Congressional Page Donald Garrett on his last day in Washington. July 30, 2009. Constituent and NYLC participant - Congresswoman Waters meets with Gardena, CA resident Helen Ray, who was in Washington to participate in the National Youth Leadership Council program. July 30, 2009. Constituent and NYLC participant - Congresswoman Waters and staff meet with Helen Ray of Gardena, CA, who was in Washington DC as part of the National Youth Leadership Council. July 30, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pose for a photograph after wrapping up a meeting on the state of recovery efforts in New Orleans 4 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. July 29, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and their staffs share a laugh during Mayor Nagin's visit to Washington. July 29, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, and their staffs convene to discuss recovery efforts in New Orleans 4 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. July 29, 2009. Dana Middle School Staff - Congresswoman Waters presents staff of Dana Middle School in Hawthorne, CA with a special certificate to recognize the school's achievements, particularly being named a 'School to Watch'. June 25, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Members of Congress listen to a consumer rights advocate speak during a press conference on the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. From left are Reps. Brad Miller, Keith Ellison, Luis Gutierrez, Maxine Waters, and Barney Frank. July 22, 2009. 7/22/09 Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a press conference on the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Listening from left are Reps. Brad Miller, Luis Gutierrez, Barney Frank, and Keith Ellison. July 22, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks out in favor of creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency at a press conference with fellow Members of Congress and Americans for Financial Reform. Congressman Keith Ellison listens. July 22, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters and Congressman Luis Gutierrez listen as Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the Financial Services Committee speaks about the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. July 22, 2009. Congresswoman Waters & FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair - Congresswoman Waters and FDIC Chairwoman Bair after a meeting. July 9, 2009