Sentence examples for lawmaker held from inspiring English sources

Wenstrup was holding the man's head to help him breath, while another lawmaker held his legs up to aid circulation.

Democrats expelled one indicted lawmaker, held fast to another and reaffirmed their support for an embattled Bronx power broker.

The information that was posted on the Iowa Senate Republican's website used to suggest that Mark Chelgren, a state lawmaker, held a business degree.

"I don't know how grave the incident was," said Patricia Perdomo, the daughter of a lawmaker held by the FARC since 2001, referring to Mr. Chávez's telephone call to General Montoya.

One lawmaker held up a sign that read "No gays allowed" in arguing what could happen if the law took effect, drawing a rebuke for violating rules that bar signs on the House floor.

Five days later, Ross was the guest of honor at a special "health-care industry reception," one of at least seven fundraisers for the Arkansas lawmaker held by health-care companies or their lobbyists this year, according to publicly available invitations.

Is your lawmaker holding a town hall meeting with constituents this week?

Previously, lawmakers held their hearings after appointments had been announced.

* A year ago, Republican lawmakers held a rally in Washington opposing Barack Obama's healthcare reform.

In the state Capitol, lawmakers held a forum on legislation to make same-sex marriages legal.

The Fed, responding to pressure from consumer groups and Democratic lawmakers, held three public hearings on the deal.