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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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RepAdamSchiff (D-Calif.)
@RepAdamSchiff

MUST READ by @TheRobertFisk: Amazing story of Yevnigue Salibian, one of the last survivors of the #ArmenianGenocide. http://t.co/1d2lz45qrz

Deleted after 8 minutes at 5:26 PM on 21 Apr 14.
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RepJimMcDermott (D-Wash.)
@RepJimMcDermott

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My week on twitter: 36 Mentions, 73.7K Mention Reach, 10 Replies, 33 Retweets, 70.9K Retweet Reach. via http://t.co/z1acppcled

Deleted after 11 hours at 10:15 AM on 22 Apr 14.
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lifebymkc (D-Texas)
@MKCforCongress

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RT @bcarrz: .@EstesForTexas SanAntonio TX schools threatened w/ mass violence! We need sensible gun legislation. @MomsDemand #WeAreEverytown #UniteBlue

Deleted after 8 seconds at 12:27 AM on 22 Apr 14. Original tweet by @bcarrz.
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SenatorSinema (D-Ariz.)
@RepSinema

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RT @_noahble: &Some good news- RT @USATODAY @RepSinema Back to doing what she does best, taking care of Josh http://t.co/01zKNUCysU http://t.co/VljZ0bJsZL

Deleted after 241 weeks at 4:54 PM on 10 Dec 18. Original tweet by @_noahble.
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RepSires (D-N.J.)
@RepSires

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” #EarthDaySelfie

Deleted after 8 seconds at 1:20 PM on 22 Apr 14.
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RepSires (D-N.J.)
@RepSires

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” #EarthDaySelfie

Deleted after 20 seconds at 1:20 PM on 22 Apr 14.
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WhiteHouse (D-D.C.)
@WhiteHouse

FACT: By 2030, new clean fuel standards will prevent up to 2,000 premature deaths EVERY YEAR. #ActOnClimate #EarthDay http://t.co/R3AIVQ6y5M

Deleted after 6 minutes at 4:35 PM on 22 Apr 14.
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MikeRossUpdates (D-Ark.)
@MikeRossUpdates

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Some great kids at Owl Creek School in #Fayetteville. My plan will make pre-k accessible to all 4-yr-olds. #ARGov http://t.co/wIGjl0WMCT

Deleted after 16 hours at 9:20 AM on 23 Apr 14.
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Bellows4Senate (D-Maine)
@Bellows4Senate

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RT @PPact: Stop the presses—birth control coverage is popular: http://t.co/llg9QgEXuz | http://t.co/hAn7AlSOqu

Deleted after 58 minutes at 8:15 PM on 22 Apr 14. Original tweet by @PPact.
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