Rep. Anthony Weiner’s Queens office was sent a package yesterday containing white powder and a threatening note complaining about the health-care overhaul, authorities said.
The FBI confirmed that Weiner (D-Brooklyn/Queens) received a letter that “could be interpreted as threatening.”
At least 10 members of Congress have reported threats — including obscenity-laced phone messages — since the bill was passed on Sunday.
“The NYPD was immediately alerted and have responded appropriately by sending a hazmat team,” Weiner said.
The envelope with the powder was discovered around 3 p.m. at the lawmaker’s Kew Gardens office, which was closed as a precaution. Nine staffers were decontaminated and sent home, officials said.
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