Maxine Waters, the local congresswoman, sent a letter to the attorney general, John Ashcroft, demanding an investigation into the altercation.

ECONOMIST: A nasty beating in Los Angeles stirs unhappy memories

Bair is instead diplomatic and lukewarm in her critique of the planned process during questioning from Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA).

FORBES: Sheila Bair Called It - Foreclosure Lookback Reviews Are A "Ruse"

An hour after he (and the television crews) had left, Maxine Waters, a Democratic congresswoman from Los Angeles, took the floor.

ECONOMIST: Special interests

Carolyn Maloney and Maxine Waters have introduced a bill that would limit the cost of overdraft fees and prohibit practices that increase the likelihood customers will overdraw their accounts.

FORBES: Lawmakers Target Unfair Overdraft Charges

Washington (CNN) -- The House committee tasked with investigating ethics allegations against California Rep. Maxine Waters has concluded that the congresswoman's right to due process was never violated during the panel's lengthy -- and still incomplete -- inquiry.

CNN: House panel says Waters' rights not violated