congressman

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A former Oklahoma congressman named Dave McCurdy said that Muslim fundamentalists had been convening in the area.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

That congressman was Gerald Ford, who went on to be president.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When news initially broke of Gonzales’ alleged affair, the congressman claimed that he was the victim of an extortion plot.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Bloom went on to become a congressman and one of the crafters of the charter that founded the United Nations.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson