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congressman

[kong-gris-muhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪs mən /


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"I cannot even remember seeing our congressman before," Mayor Lee said.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Former Tea Party congressman Joe Walsh describes him as a “sociopath.”

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

The letter was led by Texas congressman August Pfluger, chairman of the Republican Study Committee.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Nearby, Iowa state congressman Eddie Andrews was hanging off the back of a farm tractor draped with stars-and-stripes livery, shouting "God bless America!" at the top of his lungs to crowds headed toward the Mall.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

One of the Freedom Riders, John Lewis, of Georgia, would eventually become a renowned congressman.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

It’s made Herndon one of the biggest names at a school that’s seen 32 congressmen, the first American in space, one U.S.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

"He's one of the most consistent congressmen," said Rex Morgan, who attended a Massie meet-and-greet at a coffee shop in Shelbyville, near Louisville.

From BBC May 18, 2026

After the government’s filing in January, two Democratic congressmen called for a criminal investigation into DOGE, which was charged with rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.

From MarketWatch Feb. 4, 2026

Two congressmen were refused entry to observe and inspect an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New York City on Wednesday.

From Salon Jun. 18, 2025

However, none of this meant that the congressmen agreed with her position.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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