The phrase "local congressman" refers to a person who is elected by the people in a specific area, usually a community or district, to represent their interests and concerns in the national legislative body called Congress. Full definition
In 1907, the city's name was changed to Tomball in honor of local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who helped to develop the Port of Houston by convincing the railroad to run a line through downtown area of the city. (valuepenguin.com)
In 1907, the city's name was changed to Tomball in honor of local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who helped to develop the Port of Houston by convincing the railroad to run a line through downtown area of the city. (valuepenguin.com)
A suggestion by Congressman John Lewis (left) that Donald Trump's forthcoming presidency is «illegitimate» drew a response by local Congressman Chris Collins that Lewis and other Democrats, unable to accept the November election result, are acting childlike. (news.wbfo.org)