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Vote4Tacherra (R-Calif.)
@Vote4Tacherra

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RT @Sanbenitogop88: Attended a board meeting tonight in San Benito County. With our Guest Johnny Tacherra for State Senate and Neil... https://t.co/3iS1wbzVNQ

Deleted after 39 seconds at 9:03 PM on 24 Aug 17. Original tweet by @Sanbenitogop88.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @Breaking911: BREAKING: Several people injured in 'random attack' at Australian National University in Canberra, 1 suspect in cus… https://t.co/HYfb3GGeDv

Deleted after 45 weeks at 2:35 PM on 10 Jul 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @Breaking911: Suspect shot after pulling gun on Tennessee police dispatcher - https://t.co/0OQGR74mnw https://t.co/sGEF7HVNXb

Deleted after 45 weeks at 3:07 PM on 10 Jul 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.
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RepPeteOlson (R-Texas)
@RepPeteOlson

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Preparing for Tropical Storm Harvey https://t.co/LNVTRq7SNN

Deleted after 1 minute at 9:57 PM on 24 Aug 17.
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Jason2CD (R-Minn.)
@Jason2CD

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Not all of these folks behave this way--but important to see the facade finally being lifted on the ones who do. https://t.co/cJLVM3ZpGD

Deleted after 5 minutes at 11:37 PM on 24 Aug 17.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @JackPosobiec: BUSTED: Ana Navarro Bankrolled Indicted Democrat Bob Menendez! Will CNN denounce? https://t.co/fx5RTNxnUc

Deleted after 59 weeks at 5:17 AM on 15 Oct 18. Original tweet by @JackPosobiec.
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CollinsforGA (R-Ga.)
@Douglas_Collins

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Special thanks to Ryan Reid and Trigger Time Indoor Gun Range for a great time shooting and talking guns, politics, and life!

Deleted after 126 weeks at 5:48 AM on 29 Jan 20.
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RepDennisRoss (R-Fla.)
@RepDennisRoss

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RT @NatlParkService: Happy 101st birthday to us! How will you be celebrating? #Parks101 #FindYourPark https://t.co/SbWqNQEP4J

Deleted after 30 seconds at 9:36 AM on 25 Aug 17. Original tweet by @NatlParkService.
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RepDennisRoss (R-Fla.)
@RepDennisRoss

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Happy Birthday to the @NatlParkService! To find a National Park in our beautiful Sunshine State, visit here: To fin… https://t.co/vuTMES1oO0 QT @NatlParkService: Happy 101st birthday to us! How will you be celebrating? #Parks101 #FindYourPark https://t.co/SbWqNQEP4J)

Deleted after 50 seconds at 9:39 AM on 25 Aug 17.
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