congressman

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The congressman called for legislation to prohibit government employees from using insider knowledge to profit on government-related prediction-market contracts.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Former US congressman Barney Frank who famously took on Wall Street and was one of the first known openly gay representatives died on Tuesday night, US media reports.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Martinez has been familiar with Becerra for decades, going back to when the former congressman, state attorney general and Biden Cabinet member was in the state Assembly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The biggest move since Swalwell’s exit from the race, though, has been a leap in the polls from former congressman, California attorney general, and Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The previous black congressman had served thirty years before.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield