Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers and media outlets prompt investigation

February 24, 2012 by legitgov

Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers and media outlets prompt investigation --Authorities: Mailings have tested negative for harmful substances 23 Feb 2012 Federal authorities said Thursday that they are investigating the existence of at least a dozen suspicious letters with powdery substances sent this week to lawmakers and national media outlets. A district office of House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) received one of the letters, as did district and state offices of other members of the House and Senate, according to FBI spokesman Christopher Allen. The New York offices of Fox News and two comedians also received letters. The FBI is working on the investigation with U.S. Capitol Police, the Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.