2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Clinton Sheds Progressive Façade with Bold Rightward Lurch [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)being the first one ever elected to the Senate, she:
1. As the Senator from New York was instrumental in securing more than $21 Billion in funding for the World Trade Center redevelopment.
2. Was a leader in the investigation of health consequences of first responders and drafted the first bill to compensate and offer the health services for first responders. The bill was finalized, and passed by her successor Kirsten Gillibrand.. you know.. when she actually joined the executive branch as the Secretary of State.. What's Mr. Burns executive experience again?
3. Was a central and driving force in the bi-partisan compromise to address civil liberty abuses during the renewal fo the patriot act.
OHHH, wait, let me guess.. now that I burst this bubble of yours, you'll want specific legislation?
1. Ran the Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act to a successful passage.
2. As Senator, Hillary Clinton fought to pass the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform, helping to cultivate awareness of the issues in Congress. She introduced the Legal Immigrant Childrens Health Improvement Act, which would give states the option to provide federally funded Medicaid and SCHIP benefits to low-income legal immigrant children and pregnant women. She also wrote the Access to Employment and English Acquisition Act to meet the growing demand for English language courses and other job skills.
3. Hillary wrote a law as Senator providing grants to state and local governments to pay for respite care services for family caregivers, which allows expanded funding for temporary breaks for caregivers of sick or disabled people.
Or were you possibly referring to her "establishment" ties to working on Senatorial committees?
Committee on the Budget (2001-2003)
Committee on Armed Services (2003-2009)
Subcommittee on Airland
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Committee on Environment and Public Works (2001-2009)
Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water[3]
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (2007-2008)[4]
Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health (Chairwoman, 2007-2009)
Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (2001-2009)
Subcommittee on Children and Families
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Special Committee on Aging.
She was also a Commissioner of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe[6] (2001-2009).
And this is just her 2 terms in the Senate! That's not even TOUCHING on her accomplishments during her executive time as SoS, or her time with the Justice department prior to her period as FLOTUS.
So fryguy, go ahead, give me Mr. Burns big list?