Rostenkowski

[ ros-tuhn-kou-skee ]

/ ˌrɒs tənˈkaʊ ski /

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noun

Dan(iel), 1928–2010, U.S. politician: congressman 1959–94.

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How to use Rostenkowski in a sentence

When Congressman Dan Rostenkowski attempted to defend his changes to Social Security in 1986, seniors attacked him.
The Net Roots, the Super Rich, and the Ugly, Endless Election|Lindsay Lewis|June 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
What Mike Royko said about Dan Rostenkowski is now true for the Washington Democratic Party writ large.
The Photo That Could Doom the Democrats|Peter Beinart|March 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In 1994, the scandals concerning Rostenkowski and the House bank helped sweep the Gingrichites into power.
The Photo That Could Doom the Democrats|Peter Beinart|March 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Dan Rostenkowski served as U.S. Congressman from Illinois from 1959 to 1995.
In Defense of Chicago Politics|Dan Rostenkowski|December 12, 2008|DAILY BEAST

Dan Rostenkowski, the son of a ward boss who became a legendary congressman, on why Gov. Blagojevich shouldn't tar a whole city.
In Defense of Chicago Politics|Dan Rostenkowski|December 12, 2008|DAILY BEAST