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Rep. Maxine Waters - A Woman of Good Works

Series: Living Well Show
From: Donna Descoteaux
Length: 00:28:33

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) - In our conversation with Rep. Maxine Waters we discover the wide range of good works this congresswoman has accomplished. In her 29 years of public service. Rep. Waters has confronted such issues as poverty, economic development, equal justice under the law, sponsored bills to address Alzheimer's, HIV, and breast cancer. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) - In our conversation with Rep. Maxine Waters we discover the wide range of good works this congresswoman has accomplished. In her 29 years of public service. Rep. Waters has confronted such issues as poverty, economic development, equal justice under the law, sponsored bills to address Alzheimer's, HIV, and breast cancer. In creating a 'Center for Women Veterans' and a 'Youth Fair Chance' program for unemployed youth, Rep. Waters demonstrates why she is considered by many to be on of the most powerful women in American politics today. Her reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color, universal health care, and the poor is well deserved. Join us as we discuss with Rep. Maxine Waters how women can and do bring a unique perspective to the American political scene. She stands up for the unseen - speaks for the unheard!