gov_tweets: 49225

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rowid		id	user	created_at	full_text	retweet_count	favorite_count	State	Abbreviation	Governor	Party	Handle
49225	49224	1359536387213586438	269992801	2021-02-10T16:15:08+00:00	Due to the current and future threat of severe icy weather across the state, I have activated 64 members of the Arkansas National Guard to assist local agencies if needed. These guardsmen can rescue stranded motorists or help first responders with emergency transportation. #arwx	43	113	Arkansas	AR	Asa Hutchinson	R	AsaHutchinson