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She's been the senior Senator from the USA's largest state for over 27 years. How many major legislative accomplishments has she achieved? Some may name the De
by masonic 7y ago
She's been the senior Senator from the USA's largest state for over 27 years. How many major legislative accomplishments has she achieved?
Some may name the Desert Protection Act, until one looks closely at the specifics -- it was primarily a vehicle for pork and to financially benefit her family.
Some may name the "assault weapons" ban elements of the 1994 Crime Bill, but that lapsed 15+ years ago, and its failure to accomplish its stated goals was so pronounced that even she hasn't moved it again.
Anything else? For 27 years in what should be the most prominent seat in the Senate?
- einpoklum 7y agoShe's secured fantastic profits for her donors. Doesn't that count for something?
- masonic 7y agoI was shocked to read that according to the source I read (since forgotten, it was a study of net worth changes for US legislators since 1990), Feinstein/Blum net worth actually went down a touch since 1993, perhaps even in nominal dollars (not counting inflation).
- einpoklum 7y agoI haven't looked into that. However - she's in her 80s. Look at the net worth of her children, grandchildren and other family members.