BIRMINGHAM, AL – On Friday, March 7th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a “Congress in Your Community” town hall meeting in Pratt City with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA).  Rep. Waters will join Rep. Sewell to provide a special congressional update to residents of the 7^th Congressional District. The town hall meeting is a continuation of Rep. Sewell’s annual “Congress in Your Community” tour that was launched in February and includes stops through the 14 counties of the district.

“I am honored to welcome my colleague, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, to the 7^th Congressional District,” Rep. Sewell said.  “As the highest ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and a 24 year veteran of Congress, Congresswoman Waters will provide a unique perspective on the financial recovery, the housing crisis, predatory lending and the partisan gridlock in Washington. My constituents will definitely benefit from having an opportunity to discuss their issues and concerns with both of us."

What:            “Congress in Your Community” Town Hall Meeting 

Who:               Congresswoman Terri Sewell

                          Congresswoman Maxine Waters

When:            Friday March 7, 2014

Time:              3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location:      Pratt City Library 

                         509 Dugan Ave. 

                        Birmingham, AL 35214

About Congresswoman Waters

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is serving her 12^th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Congresswoman Waters represents a large part of South Central Los Angeles.  Congresswoman Waters serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services.  An integral member of Congressional Democratic Leadership, Congresswoman Waters serves as a member of the Steering & Policy Committee. She is also a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and member and past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Throughout her 37 years of public service, Maxine Waters has been on the cutting edge, tackling difficult and often controversial issues. She has combined her strong legislative and public policy acumen and high visibility in Democratic Party activities with an unusual ability to do grassroots organizing.

**Press Availability with Congresswoman Sewell and Congresswoman Waters to begin at 2:45 p.m.**

Press Contact:

Aneesa McMillan

205-254-1960

aneesa.mcmillan@mail.house.gov