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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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MayorBowser (D-D.C.)
@MayorBowser

On behalf of the residents of DC, our condolences to the family and friends of former @DCPoliceDept Chief Fullwood.

Deleted after 8 minutes at 12:00 PM on 02 Sep 17.
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RepAlGreen (D-Texas)
@RepAlGreen

RT @RepAlGreen: Thanks Vice Admiral Karl Schultz & CAPT Kevin Oditt for the helicopter ride where I saw Houston & surrounding areas… https://t.co/lYHks2jEmW

Deleted after 2 hours at 2:59 PM on 02 Sep 17. Original tweet by @RepAlGreen.
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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
@NYGovCuomo

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

9 ways Buffalo quietly became the coolest city in the northeast: https://t.co/6atInHtN3z https://t.co/JeC6gCSCxr

Deleted after 40 seconds at 12:35 PM on 02 Sep 17.
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BriannaWu (D-Mass.)
@Spacekatgal

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6/ But I profoundly disagree with this president that destroying families and

Deleted after 42 seconds at 1:31 PM on 02 Sep 17.
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RepAlGreen (D-Texas)
@RepAlGreen

RT @RepAlGreen: It's always great to be around my constituents. I appreciate everyone doing everything they can to help out everybo… https://t.co/SR6onc0vkp

Deleted after 1 hour at 4:11 PM on 02 Sep 17. Original tweet by @RepAlGreen.
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RepAlGreen (D-Texas)
@RepAlGreen

RT @FEMA_Brock: Visited shelters in Houston & met with elected officials in Texas on coordinated support to the state. #Harvey… https://t.co/rxKWVXo0MY

Deleted after 1 hour at 5:21 PM on 02 Sep 17. Original tweet by @FEMA_Brock.
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RepAlGreen (D-Texas)
@RepAlGreen

RT @RepAlGreen: It's always great to be around my constituents. I appreciate everyone doing everything they can to help out everybo… https://t.co/SR6onc0vkp

Deleted after 32 minutes at 4:44 PM on 02 Sep 17. Original tweet by @RepAlGreen.
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RepAlGreen (D-Texas)
@RepAlGreen

RT @RepAlGreen: It's always great to be around my constituents. I appreciate everyone doing everything they can to help out everybo… https://t.co/SR6onc0vkp

Deleted after 37 minutes at 5:21 PM on 02 Sep 17. Original tweet by @RepAlGreen.
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RalphNortham (D-Va.)
@RalphNortham

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RT @JoeVogel_: Tailgates with @RalphNortham & @timkaine are the best tailgates. Thank you, @DemsatUVA! https://t.co/QcjtScy4w5

Deleted after 208 weeks at 5:32 PM on 28 Aug 21. Original tweet by @JoeVogel_.
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