congressman

Example Sentences

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“There is a growing rebellion,” said Brad Carson, a former Democratic congressman representing Oklahoma who is now president of the think tank Americans for Responsible Innovation, which advocates for guardrails around tech development.

From The Wall Street Journal

To my shock, the congressman knew nothing about the issue, even though it was the largest fiscal challenge in Austin.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the incident, the congressman was seen speaking with Park City police officers outside the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Americans mainly cheered that conquest, with the notable exception of a newly elected congressman, Abraham Lincoln.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their longtime Republican congressman, Doug LaMalfa, a rice farmer from rural Butte County who had represented the region for 13 years, had vowed to run again in his newly configured district, despite the long odds.

From Los Angeles Times