representatives

1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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Advocacy group representatives say the park is the best place to provide services to those homeless people with untreated mental health issues, drug addiction or other problems.

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Hours before the exchange, the detainees say they received unexpected visitors: representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross, who soon facilitated their transfer back to Gaza.

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The people choose representatives who are protective of local interests while keeping their eye on the nation’s.

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The testimonials disappeared from the website on Monday, after The Times began contacting representatives for those quoted.

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US representatives in Madagascar did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.

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