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congressional

[kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng-] / kənˈgrɛʃ ə nl, kəŋ- /


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Even though partially funded by the Pentagon, Stars and Stripes has been editorially independent - through a congressional mandate and DoD rules.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

They do not require congressional approval and could be enacted by her government.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Those plans were delayed following an outcry from some congressional Republicans and cattle rancher groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The attack still lingers in metro Detroit’s close-knit Jewish community, which is centered on Moss’ congressional district.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Many years later there is something called bilingual education—a scheme proposed in the late 1960s by Hispanic- American social activists, later endorsed by a congressional vote.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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