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

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A Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Maxine Waters, D-La, for her seat in November 2020 is trying to find nearly $one hundred,000 through the veteran politician and her committee for Lawyers’ charges and costs connected with his libel and slander lawsuit versus her that was reinstated on enchantment. Plaintiff Joe E. Collins III alleg