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Tell_Michelle_ (R-Nev.)
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RT @Tell_Michelle_: It’s tax day! Want higher taxes? Vote for Democrats like Susie Lee. If you want lower taxes, honesty and integrity,… https://t.co/40spOIjoO0

Deleted after 8 hours at 11:43 PM on 17 Apr 18. Original tweet by @Tell_Michelle_.
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Tell_Michelle_ (R-Nev.)
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RT @Tell_Michelle_: You watched me fight for truth & justice on TV for years. I was always #OnYourSide. Nothing’s changed now that I’m… https://t.co/fdF3Auv3Zq

Deleted after 8 hours at 11:42 PM on 17 Apr 18. Original tweet by @Tell_Michelle_.
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RepAndyHarrisMD (R-Md.)
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Out with the hold and in with the new! #TaxDay 2018 is the last time Americans will file their taxes under the old, outdated system. From now on, we'll file under the new system that will save the average Maryland family more than $2,000 per year. #MD01 h

Deleted after 2 hours at 5:34 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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GOPoversight (R-D.C.)
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Add technology issues to the list. https://t.co/b1TZXfZrWj https://t.co/NjoXaIRcSW QT @GOPoversight: Problems at the #IRS include: ☑️Management Failures ☑️Customer Service Problems ☑️Unusual Rulemaking)

Deleted after 1 hour at 5:31 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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RepHartzler (R-Mo.)
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This morning, I spoke about a quiet war being waged on U.S. soil: It is a war of disinformation against western democracies being conducted by the Russian Federation. As Americans, we must wake up and band together to fight. https://t.co/ANOnbJZ4F3

Deleted after 1 minute at 5:54 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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OBrienForOhio (R-Ohio)
@OBrienForOhio

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@jpelzer @brianrhester @BaconForOH @Troy_Balderson @jonhalverstadt @kaneforohio @MelanieLeneghan I don't mean to break up the fun, but this election isn't about Kevin Bacon. This is the Story of a Girl, @OBrienForOhio. I may be biased, and I'm sorry, but

Deleted after 2 minutes at 6:00 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
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RT @Breaking911: MORE: Witness says a female passenger was partially sucked out of the plane when the window imploded - NBC10 https://t.co/… QT @Breaking911: CRAZY PHOTO: Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Philadelphia after reported fire and explosion th… https://t.co/mPfcD5jSyv)

Deleted after 5 weeks at 6:12 AM on 23 May 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.
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ConawayTX11 (R-Texas)
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Today is the last #TaxDay filing under the old, broke tax code. With the new tax code, you’ll see more money in your pocket— right where it deserves to be!

Deleted after 5 minutes at 6:28 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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RepJohnDuncanJr (R-Tenn.)
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I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/eRM5sJ5fSm Why the U.S. Should be Cautious About Engaging in Military Actions in

Deleted after 5 minutes at 6:53 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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