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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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JoeforIndiana (D-Ind.)
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Hoosiers can’t believe the FCC’s unelected bureaucrats are reversing #NetNeutrality instead of supporting an open internet. https://t.co/rq9pSmDe22

Deleted after 4 minutes at 5:16 PM on 10 Jan 18.
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JoeforIndiana (D-Ind.)
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RT @JoeforIndiana: Hoosiers can’t believe the FCC’s unelected bureaucrats are reversing #NetNeutrality instead of supporting an open i… https://t.co/mKT57E3mtw

Deleted after 1 minute at 5:16 PM on 10 Jan 18. Original tweet by @JoeforIndiana.
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janasanchez (D-Texas)
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@ClimateHawkVote Thank you! Me too!!

Deleted after 26 weeks at 8:29 AM on 14 Jul 18.
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BradAshford18 (D-Neb.)
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RT @thebrock1978: @BradAshford18 Then who was it? I was blocked for about a year. Just got unblocked a couple months ago after I comp… https://t.co/RGoukazlC8

Deleted after 8 seconds at 5:34 PM on 10 Jan 18. Original tweet by @thebrock1978.
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ElissaSlotkin (D-Mich.)
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Warning: President Trump’s newest proposal opens offshore drilling in nearly all coastal waters. Are the Great Lakes Next? We must be sure our representatives protect the greatest natural resources we have. https://t.co/8uTZxk3hGX QT @cnnbrk: The Trump administration plans to roll back a ban on offshore drilling off the Florida and California coasts and wi… https://t.co/ksSyoYkq6P)

Deleted after 1 minute at 6:54 PM on 10 Jan 18.
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ElectKenRomley (D-N.C.)
@ElectKenRomley

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We're launching a new #StopTrump Campaign. Which look do you prefer: A for https://t.co/nZ13KXzTTb or B for https://t.co/u4oZLCZgoe Please comment A or B below! #TheResistance #NCBlueWave2018 #BlueWave2018 https://t.co/o6HLYxPc6O

Deleted after 20 seconds at 6:55 PM on 10 Jan 18.
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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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Mississippi’s future! Students with #OleMiss @MeekJournalism stopped by for a visit to discuss #msleg as they complete a class on state government reporting. Sincerely hope they remain in our state to contribute their talents. Check out their work: https://t.co/5zVVhJzQCW https://t.co/UWXR0ycwkB

Deleted after 108 weeks at 8:09 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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RepZoeLofgren (D-Calif.)
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RT @JakeLaperruque: A fantastic resource from @BrennanCenter comparing Rep Nunes HPSCI bill to expand Section 702 surveillance and the… https://t.co/2DII4PXtHq

Deleted after 142 weeks at 9:58 AM on 02 Oct 20. Original tweet by @JakeLaperruque.
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