Trailblazing Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies, But Washington Chaos Overshadows Her Legacy
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Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female senator, died last week but her funeral got overshadowed by chaos in Washington.
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Feinstein was a trailblazer - first female mayor of San Francisco and first woman to head Senate Intelligence Committee.
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She led key investigations and legislation on torture, same-sex marriage, reproductive rights, HIV/AIDS, and more.
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Her health struggles and long exit from politics diminished the attention on her passing.
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Colleagues tried honoring her, saying she deserved more recognition for her extraordinary contributions.