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Press Release Archive
October 17, 2001
Statement by Representative Todd Akin
(Washington, D.C.) –“Closing the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of business today is being done as a precautionary measure to allow for security professionals to inspect the building. The closure will not disrupt the legislative schedule.
“We will finish with business today and return to the nation’s business Tuesday morning.
“Although recent developments are disturbing and demonstrate the need for vigilance, it is important for us to keep them in perspective. Anthrax mailings have been made to high-profile individuals in the media or public office. They have not been addressed to the general public.”
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