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congressional

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


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Kiley still caucuses with congressional Republicans but says he won’t if reelected.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Armstrong didn’t hesitate to bypass congressional staff or speak sharply to senators—including ones who were ultimately trying to help him pass the Clarity Act, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The Associated Press estimated about 23 percent of Missouri voters will be in a different congressional district in November than they were during the state’s August primary, which amounts to over 1 million people.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

What happened: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, took the stage in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday to honor R&B singer Chris Brown, delivering official congressional remarks highlighting his career.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

He even testified before a congressional committee, and later got into a shouting match with an American general who claimed Farmer was “totally out in left field.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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