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JimLangevin (D-R.I.)
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If you’ve been thinking about becoming a foster parent, RI DCYF is hosting a recruitment weekend March 9-11. #BeAnAnchor. Find out more at https://t.co/eY4nl29wX7

Deleted after 12 minutes at 4:13 PM on 22 Feb 18.
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Ojeda4congress (D-W.Va.)
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RT @WVpolicywonk: "What is illegal is how we treat our state's working class" @Ojeda4congress

Deleted after 14 weeks at 9:02 AM on 02 Jun 18. Original tweet by @WVpolicywonk.
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RepCohen (D-Tenn.)
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RT @RepCohen: Let’s not let the President’s simplistic, foolish&ineffective idea of arming teachers gain any credibility.Let’s no… https://t.co/6FeQiGg55P

Deleted after 1 day at 5:14 AM on 24 Feb 18. Original tweet by @RepCohen.
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CarlResists (D-Ill.)
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Doing nothing is untenable and will result in more violence. There should never be a school shooting. The GOP and the NRA can no longer pretend our children aren't being harmed by their lack of action. 3/4

Deleted after 7 minutes at 5:13 PM on 22 Feb 18.
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CarlResists (D-Ill.)
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No child should have to live with this fear. No parent should have to endure these senseless tragedies. 4/4

Deleted after 6 minutes at 5:13 PM on 22 Feb 18.
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CarlResists (D-Ill.)
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https://t.co/1HgBfTbMXH QT @CarlSpoerer2018: Here are some reasonable gun proposals suggestions that my team and I put together since the Parkland shooting. I a… https://t.co/fZj9Ycwpvr)

Deleted after 9 minutes at 5:17 PM on 22 Feb 18.
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PatFNelson (D-N.Y.)
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RT @PatFNelson: Ok @EliseStefanik ​ I've responded to your question. The ball is now in your court. How about answering a question… https://t.co/7CDzLXxsyf

Deleted after 37 seconds at 5:12 PM on 22 Feb 18. Original tweet by @PatFNelson.
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BrentWelder (D-Kan.)
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Please help us keep this momentum going at https://t.co/TMBDiXBeOH…/brent-welder-for-congress-1. Together, we will #WinWithWelder! https://t.co/OYd6FdPfzQ

Deleted after 52 seconds at 5:16 PM on 22 Feb 18.
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