congressional

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Many a sitcom, drama and news program of that era lamented the lack of congressional courage.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Lawmakers approved the amendment again in January before passing a separate bill in February laying out the new congressional districts, contingent on voter approval.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Judge David Tatel did this, he said, because he had no faith that Roberts would read the congressional report himself or know any of this otherwise.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

During a closed-door interview with a congressional panel, the Commerce secretary said he didn’t know how Epstein’s assistants knew he was in the area and found it unsettling, according to people familiar with the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

We both served on the boards of several nonprofits, and as much as he’d been stung by his defeat in the congressional primary, Barack still had ideas about trying for a higher office.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama