It has been a generation since Collins retired from the political arena, and his influence continues to be debated fiercely. Some argue that he was a transformative figure, whose policies reshaped the nation for the better. Others contend that his policies had harmful consequences that are still being felt today. Clearly, Collins' term was a period

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A Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Maxine Waters, D-La, for her seat in November 2020 is looking for almost $one hundred,000 from your veteran politician and her committee for attorneys’ service fees and expenditures connected to his libel and slander lawsuit from her that was reinstated on appeal. Plaintiff Joe E. Collins III alleg