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WVGovernor (R-W.Va.)
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I will hold a press briefing at 12 p.m. on our #COVID19 preparations and response. You can watch our live stream on Twitter: https://t.co/4h78souxAG, Facebook: https://t.co/NVOPgxT9ux, or YouTube: https://t.co/qe2eoK8ilk #StayHomeWV https://t.co/9bcyXsglwo

Deleted after 2 minutes at 10:08 AM on 26 Mar 20.
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rfhyde1 (R-Conn.)
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Big money grab for the lobbyist all we’re working overtime to scare you.

Deleted after 11 seconds at 10:18 AM on 26 Mar 20.
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RepPeteOlson (R-Texas)
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#FortBendCounty: @OakBendMedical is providing drive-thru testing for #COVID19 starting today at 4911 Sandhill Dr. in Sugar Land. You schedule a Telehealth visit with them first to determine if you are eligible for a test. More information: https://t.co/fltkp1uiGb

Deleted after 4 minutes at 10:31 AM on 26 Mar 20.
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JimJusticeWV (R-W.Va.)
@JimJusticeWV

RT @wvlegislature: The governor’s daily press briefing on COVID-19 is scheduled for 12 p.m. today. Link to watch: https://t.co/e2O6JjbFx2

Deleted after 18 minutes at 10:48 AM on 26 Mar 20. Original tweet by @wvlegislature.
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jamesmsimpson (R-Md.)
@jamesmsimpson

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Cornonavirus Is No Reason for the Feds to Take Over the Election Process https://t.co/osfCdbmSG0 #Columns via @pjmedia_com They keep trying to steal our nation. @realdonaldtrump

Deleted after 2 weeks at 5:23 PM on 10 Apr 20.
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MikeforWI (R-Wis.)
@MikeforWI

HAPPENING SOON: I'll be joining @AymanM on @MSNBC to talk the latest Coronavirus news. Watch here: https://t.co/nD8wuJGQ02

Deleted after 22 weeks at 4:31 PM on 27 Aug 20.
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jamesmsimpson (R-Md.)
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AG William Barr: Trans Girls are ‘Biological Males’ https://t.co/tQdqB2zDHA Thank you General Barr! @realdonaldtrump

Deleted after 2 weeks at 5:23 PM on 10 Apr 20.
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jamesmsimpson (R-Md.)
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Kinsa “health map” shows fever rates decreasing virtually everywhere in the United States https://t.co/qvnhFtof59 Potentially good news?

Deleted after 2 weeks at 5:23 PM on 10 Apr 20.
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