Suspicious Powder Investigated on Capitol Hill

February 8, 2006 - 8:11pm

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Capitol Police are investigating a suspicious powder in the attic of the Russell Senate Office Building.

CNN reports a "possible chemical agent" was detected after the first test. A second test was negative. Officials are now conducting a third test.

People in the office building are being told to shelter in place. Hazardous material crews are on the scene.

More details to come.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Capitol Police are investigating a suspicious powder in the attic of the Russell Senate Office Building.

CNN reports a "possible chemical agent" was detected after the first test. A second test was negative. Officials are now conducting a third test.

People in the office building are being told to shelter in place. Hazardous material crews are on the scene.

More details to come.

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