congresswoman
a female member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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How Republicans helped prop up the controversial congresswoman from Georgia.
The GOP’s Marjorie Taylor Greene problem | Maggie Penman, Alexis Diao, Ted Muldoon, Reena Flores, Jordan-Marie Smith, Linah Mohammad, Rennie Svirnovskiy | February 3, 2021 | Washington PostBoth congresswomen grasped how the platform fostered dialogue and utilized the benefits of live-streaming to land messages without force and ultimately build their credibility.
Kelly joins Sinema, a former congresswoman who won election to the Senate in 2018, also defeating McSally.
Mark Kelly sworn in as senator, giving Arizona two Democratic senators for first time in more than six decades | Felicia Sonmez | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostShe said her other main focus as congresswoman will be on fighting for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Georgia voters elect Kwanza Hall as interim successor to the late John Lewis | Vanessa Williams, Donna Cassata | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostBowman is close with the “Squad” of liberal congresswomen of color that includes Ocasio-Cortez.
Criticized by moderates and pressured by their base, liberals fight for a voice in the Democratic Party | Sean Sullivan, Rachael Bade | November 29, 2020 | Washington Post
The former congresswoman has advocated for tighter gun laws after being the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Tucson in 2011.
Ice Bucket Challenge Leads to Political Trolling | Asawin Suebsaeng | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe evidence shows quite the contrary, not that facts would stop the hate-spewing soon-to-be-former congresswoman.
“Every decision that I make I pray about, as does my husband,” the congresswoman explained.
Judging by the GOP, God Can’t Pick a Campaign Winner | Brandy Zadrozny | June 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter all, the four-term congresswoman is hardly dripping with historical, or even political, import.
Carolyn Maloney, a congresswoman from the east side of the Manhattan, waded through the crowd to speak.
British Dictionary definitions for Congresswoman
/ (ˈkɒŋɡrɛswʊmən) /
(in the US) a female member of Congress, esp of the House of Representatives
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