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Suspicious letters mailed to US congressional and election offices

Federal agencies are investigating multiple letters containing suspicious substances mailed to congressional offices and state election offices across the United States. Several states, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana, confirmed they were targeted. Recipients are being urged to treat the mailings as potentially hazardous.

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Several federal agencies are investigating "multiple letters containing suspicious substances," that were mailed nation wide, according to a notice sent to Senate staff.

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

Federal authorities are investigating letters that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous."

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‘Suspicious Substances’ Sent to Senators and State Election OfficialsNYTimes – US
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‘Suspicious Substances’ Sent to Senators and State Election Officials

Federal law enforcement officials said they were investigating a series of letters mailed to members of Congress and secretaries of state in recent days.

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Feds investigating letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional offices

Several federal agencies are investigating "multiple letters containing suspicious substances," that were mailed nation wide, according to a notice sent to Senate staff.

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