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Continue readingDeletes of the Week: Why one politician deletes tweets on purpose
Most members of Congress don't like to talk about their deleted tweets, but there's one member who explains deletions before I even ask.
Continue readingThe Week on Politwoops: Deletions deserve an explanation
Politwoops, Sunlight's archive of deleted tweets from politicians, exposes how some lawmakers are stubborn when pressed to discuss removed messaging, no matter how trivial.
Continue readingThe Week on Politwoops: the campaign trail on Hoth, game show mix-up and a need for a competent typist
Happy Friday and welcome to the week's review of Politwoops, Sunlight's project to archive deleted tweets from U.S. politicians.
Continue readingConflict of interest? Congressional freshmen policies and portfolios entwined
An analysis of financial disclosures filed by House freshmen revealed that some wealthy members are introducing legislation and speaking in favor of industries in which they maintain holdings. It's the latest dispatch in Sunlight's series on the House freshmen.
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