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Maxine Waters Breaks Her Silence
Los Angeles Democrat Maxine Waters faces charges from the House Ethics Committee, and she's demanding that the charges against her be made public now and that a hearing be held before the November election. We hear from the Congresswoman herself and about the preliminary report that led to the charges. Also, $1.3 billion in federal aid may be coming to California after all. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, same-sex marriage, healthcare reform and immigration.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenLos Angeles Democrat Maxine Waters faces charges from the House Ethics Committee, and she's demanding that the charges against her be made public now and that a hearing be held before the November election. We hear from the Congresswoman and about the preliminary report that led to the charges being filed. Also, $1.3 billion in federal aid may be coming to California after all. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, federal judges have overturned California's same-sex marriage ban and part of Arizona's tough immigration law. Voters in Missouri this week said no to a federal requirement to buy health insurance. We talk about law, politics and states' rights.
Banner image: US Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) (R) whispers to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) (L) during a news conference on Capitol Hill December 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
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3 storiesMaxine Waters Breaks Her Silence
The Congressional Ethics Committee has said there is "substantial reason" to believe Maxine Waters may have violated House ethics rules, but has not made public the charges against her.
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Senate Democrats had to make concessions, but today won the battle to approve more federal aid to California and other financially troubled states. Moderates Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe , both from Maine, voted to break the Republican filibuster. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called the House back from recess to vote on the measure.
Read the story6 minProp 8 and Prop C: States Rights and Political Consequences
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