Hillary Clinton cattle futures controversy Hillary Clinton cattle futures controversy In 1978 and 1979, lawyer and First Lady of Arkansas Hillary Rodham Clinton engaged in a series of trades of cattle futures contracts. Her initial $1,000 investment had generated nearly $100,000 when she stopped trading after ten months. In 1994, after Clinton had become First Lady of the United States, the trading became the subject of considerable controversy regarding the likelihood of such a spectacular rate of return, possible conflict of interest, and allegations of disguised bribery. Clinton had no experience in such financial instruments. Bill Clinton's salary as Arkansas Attorney General and then Governor
Hillary Doctrine Hillary Doctrine The "Hillary Doctrine" is a term used to describe the agenda of former United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. In particular, the Hillary Doctrine refers to talks given by Clinton arguing that women's rights and violence against women should be considered issues of national security. The doctrine encompasses stances she has held before, during, and after her tenure as secretary. The doctrine is most explicitly stated in a December 8, 2010, surprise appearance talk that Clinton made at the TEDWoman Conference in Washington, D.C.: So the United States has made empowering women and girls a cornerstone