Is congressman gender-neutral? See -man.
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Sanchez, a 57-year-old congressman draws on the rural background of his mentor, former president Pedro Castillo, a schoolteacher jailed after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Alf LaMont worked for Swalwell’s team as a digital communications expert until his firm quit on April 10 following news reports about the allegations against the East Bay Democratic congressman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Green was targeted by Fairshake, a cryptocurrency-backed group, which spent approximately $6m to oust the longtime congressman, who had been a critic of the industry.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
When the Michigan state police raided an illegal Detroit bar, they discovered the local congressman, the local sheriff, and the city’s mayor all having a drink.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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