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How Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes while in office
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While in Congress, Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes, including women's financial independence. She helped pass the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which allowed women to have their own credit. "We always talk about helping people survive, helping people succeed," said Nancy Pelosi. "And then there's Bella Abzug who's there to transform."