PFD Networth Growth

What this detector measures

Senator's net-worth proxy grew ≥2× over multi-cycle senate tenure — outsized growth above market average warrants journalist scrutiny of trade timing & business deals.

What to ask the senator's office

1. Which asset categories drove the growth — equity appreciation, business-deal income, real-estate, inheritance, spousal income?
2. Did the senator's committee assignments change during the high-growth years in ways that benefited specific sectors?
3. Were any major business deals or partnership distributions reported on Schedule K-1 during the growth period?

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