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What To Know Lawler's remark followed a question from José Alvarado, vice chair of Westchester County's Board of Legislators, who asked the congressman what documentation individuals should be expected to provide if stopped by ICE.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Donalds sidestepped a question on his plans for 2026 during his recent appearance on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, a controversial visit that led the congressman to be accused of proxy voting, which is against House rules.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
The thought of Marshall, who in this fictional universe is merely a former congressman, getting shot into space alongside his empty-eyed wife (Toni Collette) and their most faithful followers after losing a second election does sound like wish fulfillment.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
But part way through his remarks, the congressman, 76, went abruptly silent for about 25 seconds, except for a few words.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Donalds sidestepped a question on his plans for 2026 during his recent appearance on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, a controversial visit that led the congressman to be accused of proxy voting, which is against House rules.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
The thought of Marshall, who in this fictional universe is merely a former congressman, getting shot into space alongside his empty-eyed wife (Toni Collette) and their most faithful followers after losing a second election does sound like wish fulfillment.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
But part way through his remarks, the congressman, 76, went abruptly silent for about 25 seconds, except for a few words.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congressman
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No such benefit is available to Venezuelans or immigrants of other nationalities, though a Republican congresswoman from Miami has proposed one.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Complicating matters are an unruly public goaded by an opportunistic conspiracy theorist (Dan Stevens) and scrambling politicians looking to score points, including Mullen’s nepo-baby congresswoman daughter (Lizzy Caplan).—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Among the potential amendments: Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) plan to put GOP senators on the record on Trump's IVF promises, as Axios scooped tonight.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bondi has made fools of the senators who voted to confirm her — including Florida’s Rick Scott and Ashley Moody.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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The finalists include Liz Joy, who ran twice unsuccessfully for a neighboring House district; Chris Tague, a state assemblyman who was himself formerly a dairy farmer; and Daniel G. Stec, a state senator and Navy veteran.—
Benjamin Oreskes,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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New Jersey assemblyman Mike Inganamort (R) urged the Biden administration to take action against the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other parts of the country.—
Juliann Ventura,
The Hill,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Congressman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congressman. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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