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Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide. Authorities are urging recipients to treat the letters as “potentially hazardous.” The Senate was informed of the investigation by a message from the Senate Sergeant at Arms that was obtained by The Associated…

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Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election officesA number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

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