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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
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Historic overhaul of http://t.co/rwCe28501X reimagines digital government in a user-centric, 21st century mindset: http://t.co/W9TzZvcADI

Deleted after 10 seconds at 2:07 PM on 12 Nov 14.
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NYGovCuomo (D-N.Y.)
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Thank you to efforts of @PANYNJ Police Department for assisting in rescue of trapped One World Trade Center workers from 69 stories above.

Deleted after 60 seconds at 4:08 PM on 12 Nov 14.
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brianschatz (D-Hawaii)
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Americans care because they know fighting climate change is about protecting economic opportunity & leaving our children with a world.

Deleted after 10 seconds at 4:15 PM on 12 Nov 14.
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RepLloydDoggett (D-Texas)
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Joined Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez to celebrate Voces Oral History project quinceanera w/contributing veterans http://t.co/VbZrDwFJPr

Deleted after 19 seconds at 4:39 PM on 12 Nov 14.
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RepAndreCarson (D-Ind.)
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Excited for my friend, @HogsettForIndy as he begins his candidacy for Mayor of #Indy! #Weneedjoe!

Deleted after 13 minutes at 6:40 PM on 12 Nov 14.
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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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A Poplarville resident has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Jeffery A. Davis, 55, of... http://t.co/7CGEPus9Sl

Deleted after 273 weeks at 8:05 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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HoodForGovernor (D-Miss.)
@HoodForGovernor

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Harrison County man has been arrested on charges of workers compensation fraud. Richard Barry McDaniel, 53, of... http://t.co/EqudWxQGxA

Deleted after 273 weeks at 8:01 PM on 08 Feb 20.
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repblumenauer (D-Ore.)
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RT @AshleyCodianni: raise your hands in the air @repblumenauer: "how many ppl died from marijuana overdose last year? Spoiler alert: …" http://t.co/xC0RzSchnb

Deleted after 348 weeks at 10:07 PM on 16 Jul 21. Original tweet by @AshleyCodianni.
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RepJimMcDermott (D-Wash.)
@RepJimMcDermott

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RT @KananiFong: DC: Tonight, see Korengal on Capitol Hill. Reception 6:30, Screening 7:30. Panel w/ SJ, @RepJimMcDermott , Brendan, & @TeamRubicon Free

Deleted after 28 seconds at 1:24 PM on 13 Nov 14. Original tweet by @KananiFong.
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RepJimMcDermott (D-Wash.)
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RT @sebastianjunger: DC: Tonight, see Korengal on Capitol Hill. Reception 6:30, Screening 7:30. Panel w/ SJ, @RepJimMcDermott , Brendan, & @TeamRubicon Free

Deleted after 20 hours at 9:53 AM on 14 Nov 14. Original tweet by @sebastianjunger.
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