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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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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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This defendant did a despicable thing (fondling a vulnerable person). I hope other perverts contemplating taking... http://t.co/LzrsLul4GH

Deleted after 350 weeks at 8:03 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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SenatorHarkin (D-Iowa)
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Very timely @Google doodle today from #googledoodle contest winner Marissa Frost of Urbandale #IA. Congrats Marissa! http://t.co/6A61WV319u

Deleted after 44 seconds at 3:02 PM on 23 May 13.
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SenatorMenendez (D-N.J.)
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@Todayshow: As you know, even after #Sandy, #NJ is ready for summer on the shore! I'm asking ppl to share NJ shore memories @ #Back2NJShore

Deleted after 4 hours at 12:58 PM on 24 May 13.
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RepRickLarsen (D-Wash.)
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RT @visitSJIslands: Best current route: San Juan Islands ferry terminal to or from I-5 south of Skagit bridge collapse http://t.co/UqHWTzBoaA

Deleted after 1 minute at 10:28 AM on 24 May 13. Original tweet by @visitSJIslands.
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RepBrady (D-Pa.)
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Veterans should have timely access to the benefits they have earned through their service, and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA)...

Deleted after 16 seconds at 11:24 AM on 24 May 13.
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Ed4Colorado (D-Colo.)
@Ed4Colorado

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Best thing on the internet today: The new Banksy? http://t.co/KduFf5Tdnv #streetart

Deleted after 3 days at 2:45 PM on 27 May 13.
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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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Throwing out the first pitch at McComb's Child Advocacy Center fundraiser baseball game. The CAC's work to... http://t.co/ic9Zzd3kFd

Deleted after 350 weeks at 8:03 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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All gave some... and, some gave all. Join me in remembering the fallen, honoring our veterans, and thanking the... http://t.co/DSZgiqYwKW

Deleted after 350 weeks at 8:03 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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SenatorSinema (D-Ariz.)
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RT @mattpep15: Thousands got to finish the #BostonMarathon today. Here's a photo at the finish. http://t.co/MqRjKZfGkk

Deleted after 36 seconds at 12:33 PM on 25 May 13. Original tweet by @mattpep15.
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