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FBI investigates letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congress

The FBI and Postal Service are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that were sent to congressional and election offices.

Sources (3)+10 copies· Oct 15, 3:29 PM to Oct 15, 4:42 PM

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St. Paul Pioneer Press· Oct 15, 3:29 PMFBI investigates letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congress
Hartford Courant· Oct 15, 3:29 PMFBI investigates letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressAlso ran in Baltimore Sun, Boulder Daily Camera, NBC 5 Chicago, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, Reading Eagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, Santa Ana Orange County Register, The Boston Herald, The Denver Post, The Mercury News
NewsNation· Oct 15, 4:42 PMLetters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices: FBI

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