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Topic usage by elites: 0.66% all, 0.70% Senate Democrats, 0.46% Senate Republicans, 0.98% House Democrats, 0.50% House Republicans.
Top Members of Congress: @RepStephenLynch (D-MA), @HowardCoble (R-NC), @RepPeteKing (R-NY), @RepLoBiondo (R-NJ), @repmichaelgrimm (R-NY)
Topic usage by media and public: 0.46% Media, 0.10% informed public, 0.04% random users, 0.22% Democratic supporters, 0.12% Republican supporters.

Sample of representative tweets by Members of Congress:

I was just sworn in to my 6th term as a member of Congress. I am proud to represent the citizens of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District

RepTimRyan (@RepTimRyan)

It’s an honor & privilege to represent the ppl of NE WI in the 113th Congress. I hope this new Congress marks the start of new beginnings

RepRibble (@RepRibble)

The 113th Congress convenes at noon today. I'm humbled and honored to serve another term representing the 7th District of Texas.

CongCulberson (@CongCulberson)

Today, the 113th Congress convenes and is sworn in today at 12 noon. It's an honor to represent the folks of the 3rd District of Kansas.

RepKevinYoder (@RepKevinYoder)

It is an honor to take the oath of office as we begin the 113th Congress. So proud to represent the people of Alabama's 2nd District.

RepMarthaRoby (@RepMarthaRoby)

Today I'm honored to take the oath of office & be sworn into 113th Congress. I look forward to serving the people of Florida's 17th district

TomRooney (@TomRooney)

Sample of representative media tweets:

What to expect from the "lame-duck" session of the 113th Congress that begins today.http://t.co/WJyiTx5vVV http://t.co/cJRnMA9XUp

NBCNews (@NBCNews)

President @BarackObama will be officially sworn in for his second term at 11:55 am ET. Tune in to @msnbc for complete coverage. #inaug2013

msnbc (@msnbc)

It's not just Hurricane Sandy aid: Republicans have a habit of blocking disaster relief for Americans. http://t.co/ZQI2uauK

MotherJones (@MotherJones)

House will vote tonight on Senate-passed bill to avert the fiscal cliff, likely paving the way for deal to become law: http://t.co/6WQMvRdg

politico (@politico)

Fiscal cliff deal passed by House of Representatives http://t.co/1rxQc3Au

GuardianUS (@GuardianUS)

What's in It: 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Includes 'NASCAR Tax Credit': The "fiscal cliff" deal reached by the Senate an... http://t.co/72sM44gy

BreitbartNews (@BreitbartNews)