congressman

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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

After football, he became a congressman in the Buffalo area and, later, presidential candidate Bob Dole’s choice to join his Republican ticket as his vice presidential running mate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

US congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of California's governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Republican congressman Zach Nunn wrote on X that he was "heartened by the ceasefire."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Somebody said, “I’m Charles C. Diggs, elected congressman from the state of Michigan, and I insist on being given a seat in the courtroom.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe