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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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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 15, 3:42 PMAuthorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election officesAlso ran in Arkansas Online, NBC10 Boston

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FBI investigating suspicious mailing to Mass. Secretary of StateFederal authorities are investigating "suspicious" mail received by the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office on Friday morning.

NBC10 Boston18h agoWhole story →

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Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widensA federal investigation of letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to elected officials’ offices has expanded as some Republicans have been identified as targets of the mailings, a person with direct knowledge of the investigation told NBC News on Friday.

NBC News15h agoWhole story →

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