congressman
Example Sentences
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Before he was a senator, the Democratic congressman from Arizona served as a Navy pilot for over two decades.
From Salon
President Ferdinand Marcos has seen friend and foe alike, including a congressman cousin, swept up by the spiraling scandal since he first put the issue centre stage in a July national address.
From Barron's
On Monday, the Department of Defense announced a probe into Kelly, saying the congressman could be recalled to face a court-martial.
From Salon
As a Navy pilot, the congressman flew in more than 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom before spending 11 years as an executive with the defense contractor Raytheon.
From Los Angeles Times
But when pressed, he could name none, beyond his brother-in-law and two congressmen.
From BBC
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