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Package of white powder sent to Rep. Weiner

By Eric Zimmermann - 03/25/10 03:41 PM ET

An envelope filled with white powder was sent to the district office of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) today, the congressman said in a statement.

A haz-mat team was sent, and the office will be closed until the situation is resolved. Weiner was an outspoken proponent (often to the left of his party's leaders) of healthcare reform.

Here's Weiner's full statement:

"Earlier today an envelope containing white powder and a threatening letter was delivered to my community office in Kew Gardens. The NYPD was immediately alerted and have responded appropriately by sending a Haz-Mat team. Any questions related to their response should be directed to the NYPD. My first priority is the safety of my staff and neighbors, and the authorities are currently taking steps to investigate and resolve the situation."

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/89153-package-of-white-powder-sent-to-rep-weiner
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Comments (16)

No Dem Congressman was saying that failure of the Health Reform bill would be "Armageddon" or "the end of America" or "the loss of all our freedom". That rhetoric came exclusively from the Republicans.BY Allen on 03/25/2010 at 16:21
hey he sent it to himself ! 15 min. of fame ! yeah ! commie !BY kk on 03/25/2010 at 16:51
Hey Weiner… who is the enforcement arm for the new "insurance reform"?Hey Weiner… who is the enforcement arm for the new "insurance reform"?Hey Weiner… who is the enforcement arm for the new "insurance reform"?Hey Weiner… who is the enforcement arm for the new "insurance reform"?BY tropicgirl on 03/25/2010 at 17:16
If Republicans and their sycophants wish not to be labeled 'domestic terrorists,' possibly the first step may be … just a hunch here … not committing acts of domestic terrorism. Just some helpful advice.BY sinclair on 03/25/2010 at 17:40
It's unfair that such a fine, decent American as Representative Weiner has to be subjected to these threats. We are fortunate to have such a man stand up for his principles in such an eloquent manner in the face of such risks. Power to him.BY Thomas Brown on 03/25/2010 at 17:43
Why do you ask, KK, are you looking for a job? "Enforcement" somehow sounds right down your alley.BY T-Rex on 03/25/2010 at 17:53
He was named correctly.BY Navy on 03/25/2010 at 18:14
Hey KK, you must have misplaced the 3rd K in your screen name.BY Kathy on 03/25/2010 at 18:15
It really makes little difference if the "powder" is hazardous or not, it's wrong! Real cl[***]y comment TROPICGIRL. Who the h*** cares who or why it was sent, it's obviously a threat.BY SASQUATCH on 03/25/2010 at 18:30
Remember people, the whole world has internet access and this sort of behavior reflects bad on all of us. No matter your feelings towards the issues such as health care, your love of country should be stronger. It is up to each and every one of us to remind each other this sort of behavior is unnaceptable! Land of the free, home of the brave, yes. Chicken doo doo cowards get over it, you represent America in a bad way!!!BY Mark on 03/25/2010 at 20:03

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