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Explore the Tweets They Didn't Want You to See

Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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vivaldisenate (R-Fla.)
@vivaldicongress

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Grateful to Pastor Karl Stephens and the Faith Assembly of God family. #GodisGreat http://t.co/sMRAq7RHrJ

Deleted after 26 minutes at 10:06 AM on 13 Apr 14.
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tedcruz (R-Texas)
@tedcruz

Last night was Caroline's 6th bday party: a princess sleep-over. 11 6yo Disney princesses descended on our home: https://t.co/5OdTUnTeVL

Deleted after 20 hours at 9:50 AM on 14 Apr 14.
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champedmunds (R-Mont.)
@champedmunds

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My dark green 2002 Dodge Crew Cab truck with a REVDUP plate has been stolen! If you see it, please call the Msla PD or MCSO. Thanks! #theft

Deleted after 7 hours at 11:24 PM on 13 Apr 14.
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DanCoats (R-Ind.)
@DanCoats

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Winner Is Back! http://t.co/ot9NHwIKAc

Deleted after 15 weeks at 8:31 PM on 01 Aug 14.
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JohnCornyn (R-Texas)
@JohnCornyn

RT @SharylAttkisson: NYT Abramson: "The Obama years are a benchmark for a new level of secrecy and control."

Deleted after 340 weeks at 8:22 PM on 23 Oct 20. Original tweet by @SharylAttkisson.
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PhilGingreyMD (R-Ga.)
@PhilGingreyMD

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RT @ShooterMcGavin_: Congrats again to Bubba Watson and so long 2014 Masters http://t.co/Dvn4yVHA2W

Deleted after 15 hours at 12:31 PM on 14 Apr 14. Original tweet by @ShooterMcGavin_.
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justinamash (R-Mich.)
@repjustinamash

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RT @jessalanfields: Justin, thanks for standing up against the unjust force exerted by the IRS against Americans - our wallets AND our liberty! @repjustinamash

Deleted after 4 seconds at 10:17 PM on 13 Apr 14. Original tweet by @jessalanfields.
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SenTedCruz (R-Texas)
@SenTedCruz

Saturday was Caroline's 6th bday party: a princess sleep-over. 11 6yo Disney princesses descended on our home: https://t.co/r9fOKuAk6d

Deleted after 1 hour at 9:51 AM on 14 Apr 14.
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SoutherlandFL02 (R-Fla.)
@SoutherlandFL02

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We raised a record $509,000 last quarter. That's right over half-a-million! Thanks for all your support in this a fantastic quarter #Sayfie

Deleted after 4 minutes at 11:33 AM on 14 Apr 14.
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