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Explore the Tweets They Didn't Want You to See

Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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DennyHeck (D-Wash.)
@DennyHeck

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RT @MariaCantwell: Great turnout here in #Shelton at #Jobs4WA tour stop. Here's a pic of future Congressman @DennyHeck and I: http://t.co/p2J9HwwI

Deleted after 387 weeks at 9:25 PM on 02 Apr 20. Original tweet by @MariaCantwell.
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DennyHeck (D-Wash.)
@DennyHeck

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Incredible crowd in Olympia with @MariaCantwell and @Kathleen_Drew. More than 100 here! #wadems #waelex http://t.co/DQETyZ10

Deleted after 387 weeks at 9:24 PM on 02 Apr 20.
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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
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Follow local officials' water usage restrictions to conserve water. #Sandy #WaterSafety

Deleted after 13 minutes at 9:19 PM on 31 Oct 12.
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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
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Reminder Reg fares tom RT @MTAInsider: Yes, you will need to swipe your MetroCard at subway stations & on board regular bus routes tom

Deleted after 16 minutes at 9:47 PM on 31 Oct 12.
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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
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Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers. #Sandy #WaterSafety

Deleted after 6 minutes at 9:47 PM on 31 Oct 12.
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GovMalloyOffice (D-Conn.)
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.@SOTSMerill is reminding citizens that voter registration deadline has been extended to Thurs @ 8pm. Visit your local town hall to register

Deleted after 54 seconds at 10:21 PM on 31 Oct 12.
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DennyHeck (D-Wash.)
@DennyHeck

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RT @MariaCantwell: Amazing crowd at our #Jobs4WA stop in Olympia w/@DennyHeck & @Kathleen_Drew. 75% of new jobs are via small biz. #waelex http://t.co/qWGkYRyO

Deleted after 387 weeks at 9:24 PM on 02 Apr 20. Original tweet by @MariaCantwell.
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