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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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MayorBowser (D-D.C.)
@MayorBowser

On this #LaborDay and everyday this week we will celebrate the workforce that makes DC great. #DCworks https://t.co/PVbv7LVYkf

Deleted after 1 minute at 12:07 PM on 04 Sep 17.
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BennieGThompson (D-Miss.)
@BennieGThompson

RT @AGJimHood: Thanks to the hard working men & women of Mississippi! And thank you to 1st responders working today keeping us saf… https://t.co/P1X6jZzSVk

Deleted after 126 weeks at 8:11 PM on 08 Feb 20. Original tweet by @AGJimHood.
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JoaquinCastrotx (D-Texas)
@JoaquinCastrotx

RT @pedallas49: @JoaquinCastrotx They became legal when Obama adopted a policy allowing them to stay by registering & following strict guidelines.

Deleted after 14 seconds at 12:19 PM on 04 Sep 17. Original tweet by @pedallas49.
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JoaquinCastrotx (D-Texas)
@JoaquinCastrotx

RT @JoaquinCastrotx: For all the members of Congress over the past 5 years who said DACA should've been done "legislatively" here's your chance. #DefendDACA

Deleted after 23 hours at 11:54 AM on 05 Sep 17. Original tweet by @JoaquinCastrotx.
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VP (D-D.C.)
@VP

RT @realDonaldTrump: We are building our future with American hands, American labor, American iron, aluminum and steel. Happy #LaborDay! https://t.co/lyvtNfQ5IO

Deleted after 9 seconds at 12:59 PM on 04 Sep 17. Original tweet by @realDonaldTrump.
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SenatorDurbin (D-Ill.)
@SenatorDurbin

.@SpeakerRyan & @SenateMajLeader: Here's what you need to know about the bipartisan Dream Act. Time to get it done.… https://t.co/9fzmbd2ZoT QT @HuffPostPol: Republicans could protect Dreamers if they wanted to. But will they? https://t.co/yyih2F101j https://t.co/vVbtoerE3D)

Deleted after 2 minutes at 1:16 PM on 04 Sep 17.
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dinatitus (D-Nev.)
@dinatitus

RT @MickyWhiteNV: "All American workers deserve a living wage. They deserve health benefits. That's the American dream!"-… https://t.co/L7yjQenxyg

Deleted after 44 minutes at 2:16 PM on 04 Sep 17. Original tweet by @MickyWhiteNV.
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RepWilson (D-Fla.)
@RepWilson

On #LaborDay we honor our hardworking & resilient American workers & fight for equal pay, fair min. wage, & better… https://t.co/ZufksD3CLi

Deleted after 8 minutes at 3:34 PM on 04 Sep 17.
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RepJayapal (D-Wash.)
@RepJayapal

When unions are strong, we’re all strong. Fewer unions means less pay in workers' pockets! #LaborDay https://t.co/JWeYxGPzF9

Deleted after 8 seconds at 3:57 PM on 04 Sep 17.
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