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Rostenkowski

American  
[ros-tuhn-kou-skee] / ˌrɒs tənˈkaʊ ski /

noun

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


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News of Rauch’s starring role comes nearly two years after the finale of "The Big Bang Theory," where she notably got her big break as on-screen microbiologist Bernadette Rostenkowski.

From Fox News • May 2, 2021

Rostenkowski was an Illinois congressman whose career ended when he was imprisoned on a fraud conviction.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2019

That’s the year Melissa Rauch was introduced into the ensemble as Penny’s Cheesecake Factory co-worker, aspiring microbiologist Bernadette Rostenkowski.

From The Verge • Aug. 30, 2018

Although Democrats controlled the House of Representatives, the powerful leader of the tax-writing committee, Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois, wanted to cut a deal and became one of its chief salesmen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2017

Dan Rostenkowski, 82, a product of the Chicago Democratic political machine who became one of the most powerful members of the U.S.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2010