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Illinois man charged over white powder letters to Congress
Original: Illinois man charged in white powder letters sent to members of Congress
Federal prosecutors have charged an Illinois man in connection with letters containing white powder that were mailed to members of Congress. The mailings prompted security responses and fears of anthrax-style attacks on Capitol Hill. Officials say the suspect now faces charges, though details of his motives and the substance involved have not been disclosed.
Why now: Threats to elected officials raise fresh concerns about the safety of lawmakers and political violence in the US.
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