congresswoman

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Recent Examples of congresswoman Democratic infighting explodes as congresswoman defends socialists from party backlash. — FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The organization turned around and gave most of those funds to a separate, now-defunct group that helped fund the congresswoman’s 2022 campaign without disclosing its spending, according to House investigators. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Seventh Congressional District Primary In New York’s Seventh District, the incumbent congresswoman, Nydia Velázquez, opted not to run for reëlection, setting up a showdown between Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president, and Claire Valdez, a New York State Assembly member. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for congresswoman
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  • The letter was led by Texas congressman August Pfluger, chairman of the Republican Study Committee.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • One moderate congressman is sounding a centrist clarion call.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 July 2026
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