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Man who allegedly mailed white substance to Congress used own address

Original: Man who allegedly sent white substance to members of Congress put his address on envelopes: DOJ

The Justice Department says a man suspected of sending envelopes containing a white powder to members of Congress reportedly included his own address on the mailings. Details about the suspect, the substance, or any charges were not provided, but the case has drawn attention over the apparent ease of identifying the sender amid ongoing concerns about threats to lawmakers.

Why now: Threats and suspicious mail sent to members of Congress are a recurring security concern, and the detail that the suspect included his own address makes the story striking.

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