gov_tweets: 67098

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
67098 67097 1326961710737944576 1060655470178787328 2020-11-12T18:55:00+00:00 #COVID19 is escalating across Alaska. Our healthcare workers & other critical first responders are at risk. I’m asking all Alaskans to reach deep these next three weeks to reduce the spread of this virus & keep our healthcare system intact.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwQUnIAjthk#akgov 13 15 Alaska AK Mike Dunleavy R GovDunleavy