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congressperson

[kong-gris-pur-suhn] / ˈkɒŋ grɪsˌpɜr sən /




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“The public’s best bet is to call your congressperson and have them create a case file and lobby on your behalf.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

But on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, the congressperson appeared to tease political observers with a cryptic message: “Word of the day: Speculation.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023

If you feel compelled to do something, nudge your local congressperson to prioritize particle pollution; if you drive, consider using IRA incentives to switch to an electric vehicle.

From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2023

Former California congressperson Jackie Speier called the agency "fundamentally broken" in the aftermath of a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion in her state.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2023

“I’m serious. I’m going to write my congressperson about it.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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