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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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RepMcNerney (D-Calif.)
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I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/0ly82irmM8 McNerney recognizing Army Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter

Deleted after 8 minutes at 11:54 AM on 28 Aug 13.
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mayorvincegray (D-D.C.)
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RT @AARPDC: .@Mayor Gray welcomes all to DC & reminds all of the need for District of Columbus voting rights, #letfreedomring @mayorvincegray #MOW50

Deleted after 2 minutes at 11:48 AM on 28 Aug 13. Original tweet by @AARPDC.
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RepMcNerney (D-Calif.)
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I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/PeS9QeB2vW Press Conference on the BDCP Proposal

Deleted after 6 minutes at 11:54 AM on 28 Aug 13.
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RepVisclosky (D-Ind.)
@RepVisclosky

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Dr. King’s powerful message resonates just as deeply 50 years later. http://t.co/mGMbiKNYhc.

Deleted after 1 day at 1:59 AM on 30 Aug 13.
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USRepRickNolan (D-Minn.)
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Congrats @UMMorris for once again being named a Top 200 college for American Indian students! http://t.co/91UgRUPohH @AISES #STEM

Deleted after 1 hour at 1:53 PM on 28 Aug 13.
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pedropierluisi (D-Puerto Rico)
@pedropierluisi

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3er Conversatorio con #Veteranos-Continuaré siendo la voz de sus preocupaciones, necesidades y derechos. http://t.co/OE8of7DHDF

Deleted after 1 minute at 12:31 PM on 28 Aug 13.
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USRepRickNolan (D-Minn.)
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RT @DHSgov: DHS reps met w/stakeholders on our ongoing efforts to prevent and combat #humantrafficking & violence against women: http://t.co/uEF0CM0u7r

Deleted after 24 seconds at 2:14 PM on 28 Aug 13. Original tweet by @DHSgov.
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GKButterfield (D-N.C.)
@GKButterfield

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I attended the March on Washington as a child with my father on this day 50 yrs ago, and today I’m honored to be... http://t.co/sziaTB70fU

Deleted after 9 seconds at 2:20 PM on 28 Aug 13.
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GKButterfield (D-N.C.)
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I attended the March on Washington as a child with my father on this day 50 yrs ago, and today I’m honored to be... http://t.co/3FHF2ITTkJ

Deleted after 11 seconds at 2:21 PM on 28 Aug 13.
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GKButterfield (D-N.C.)
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Dr. King and his dream opened the minds of many, but his actions released the chains of discrimination and... http://t.co/OKJwlsqyJ0

Deleted after 11 seconds at 2:34 PM on 28 Aug 13.
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