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Topic usage by elites: 0.58% all, 0.55% Senate Democrats, 0.68% Senate Republicans, 0.61% House Democrats, 0.49% House Republicans.
Top Members of Congress: @RepAlGreen (D-TX), @RushHolt (D-NJ), @BradSherman (D-CA), @SenBillNelson (D-FL), @repjohnlewis (D-GA)
Topic usage by media and public: 1.08% Media, 0.54% informed public, 0.42% random users, 0.62% Democratic supporters, 0.44% Republican supporters.

Sample of representative tweets by Members of Congress:

Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Sen Frank Lautenberg; Residents of NJ lost a great leader. My sympathies go out to his family

Rep_Albio_Sires (@Rep_Albio_Sires)

The world has lost a true hero & leader today w/ the passing of Nelson Mandela. Lifting up his family w/ prayer during this difficult time.

SenMarkPryor (@SenMarkPryor)

Saddened to hear of the passing of Nelson Mandela. My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family and the people of South Africa.

DrPhilRoe (@DrPhilRoe)

Saddened to hear of the passing of Nelson Mandela. My thoughts are with his family and the people of South Africa.

DocHastings (@DocHastings)

The South African people have lost a great leader and the world has lost a great man. RIP, Nelson Mandela.

RepLowenthal (@RepLowenthal)

I am sad to learn that Frank Lautenberg has passed away. He was a wonderful Senator, a true statesman, and a dear friend. He will be missed.

repjohnlewis (@repjohnlewis)

Sample of representative media tweets:

What lasting changes has Nelson #Mandela brought to South Africa? Fergal Keane assesses his legacy http://t.co/TeahcW4wvI

BBCWorld (@BBCWorld)

BREAKING: Former South African President Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital, office of South African President Jacob Zuma confirms.

FoxNews (@FoxNews)

Nelson Mandela's family issues first words since his death: http://t.co/bs7y419byc 'We have lost a great man'

YahooNews (@YahooNews)

BREAKING: Former South African President Nelson Mandela dies at age 95, South African President Jacob Zuma confirms.

FoxNews (@FoxNews)

Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady, was British PM from 1979-90. She died at age 87 following a stroke: http://t.co/qyleydaiEj

USATODAY (@USATODAY)

Prime Minister David Cameron on Margaret Thatcher's death: "We've lost a great leader, a great Prime Minister and a great Briton." via @GMA

ABC (@ABC)