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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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JeffFortenberry (R-Neb.)
@JeffFortenberry

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I am opposed to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). I believe SOPA would disrupt the structural integrity of the... http://t.co/RVHcxTzm

Deleted after 31 seconds at 1:35 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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Mike_Johanns (R-Neb.)
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Sen. Johanns: President Obama Playing Politics Over Keystone Decision -- http://t.co/j6eouoTK

Deleted after 2 minutes at 2:18 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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JudyBiggert (R-Ill.)
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Be sure to read my statement on SOPA. http://t.co/zHJdjvwR

Deleted after 12 minutes at 3:07 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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boblatta (R-Ohio)
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My floor speech from last night on #Keystone. Highlighting the benefits: #4jobs and #energy. http://t.co/804ASrso

Deleted after 1 minute at 3:00 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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RepRobertHurt (R-Va.)
@RepRobertHurt

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ICYMI: Smith Mountain Eagle: Rep. Hurt addresses Bedford Chamber - Smith Mountain Eagle: Local News: http://t.co/SdhKtXuW #VA5

Deleted after 15 seconds at 3:31 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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RepRobertHurt (R-Va.)
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ICYMI: Smith Mountain Eagle: Rep. Hurt addresses Bedford Chamber - Smith Mountain Eagle: Local News: http://t.co/wqoNMdbk #VA5

Deleted after 3 hours at 7:27 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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USRepAlexander (R-La.)
@USRepAlexander

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Shutting Door on Keystone, is shutting door on American jobs. Puting politics above our economy and energy security.

Deleted after 21 seconds at 3:39 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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USRepAlexander (R-La.)
@USRepAlexander

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Shutting Door on Keystone, is shutting door on American jobs. President's decision puts politics above our economy and energy security.

Deleted after 2 minutes at 3:42 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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AllenWest (R-Fla.)
@AllenWest

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I oppose #SOPA - Stop Online Piracy Act- it gives Gov't too much power over internet free speech. Sorry Mr. President, this is a democracy.

Deleted after 3 minutes at 3:48 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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AllenWest (R-Fla.)
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President is ridiculously irresposible in denying Keystone Project, my statement here: http://t.co/Zo5510Rg

Deleted after 2 minutes at 3:48 PM on 18 Jan 12.
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