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Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office.

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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @PoliticalShort: Why has Brookings accepted millions from Qatar? https://t.co/VyDnSAYm3n https://t.co/Gs7IxLRyeK QT @BrookingsInst: Can Trump stop the Justice Department’s Russia investigation? Watch @Benjaminwittes unpack: https://t.co/7IxSM8CNRS https://t.co/LWcL50rBun)

Deleted after 190 weeks at 12:05 PM on 31 Mar 21. Original tweet by @PoliticalShort.
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21572351 20150115 1261 1q4r6vj

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @Breaking911: BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters respond to hazardous material situation at IRS building. - Fox

Deleted after 48 weeks at 2:41 PM on 10 Jul 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.
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SenTedCruz (R-Texas)
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Had a great tour this morning at #Texas' very own @SkeeterTeam! #Smallbiz create tremendous economic opportunities… https://t.co/menojYgc08

Deleted after 6 minutes at 1:17 PM on 04 Aug 17.
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TomReedNY23 (R-N.Y.)
@RepTomReed

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Day 4: #taxreform will me more jobs for hardworking people https://t.co/MQsQbcKQgS

Deleted after 23 minutes at 1:53 PM on 04 Aug 17.
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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

Rep. Sensenbrenner & @RepJohnConyers Urge AG Sessions to Reconsider @TheJusticeDept Policies on Asset Forfeiture https://t.co/lT0MamO0tK

Deleted after 230 weeks at 1:04 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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SenatorLankford (R-Okla.)
@SenatorLankford

Great jobs report today. 4.3% rate is a 16yr low. The regulatory halt is leading to a 16yr high in confidence. https://t.co/0Fe1KwsyFg

Deleted after 25 seconds at 3:20 PM on 04 Aug 17.
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21572351 20150115 1261 1q4r6vj

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @Breaking911: During a traffic stop, a Fort Worth police officer is hit by a driver and flies into the air, then he apprehends th… https://t.co/KkLHzsBNdy

Deleted after 48 weeks at 3:05 PM on 10 Jul 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.
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21572351 20150115 1261 1q4r6vj

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @RAH_Tackle: NOW Only $25.99! Beautiful RAH YA3000 & YA4000 Spinning Reels YA3000 - https://t.co/EloUPfleA8 YA4000 -… https://t.co/qqiP31auv3

Deleted after 155 weeks at 6:51 AM on 29 Jul 20. Original tweet by @RAH_Tackle.
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