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8 Hospitalized for Suspicious Substance at U.S. House

TOXICITY?

Officials cite exposure to unknown material.

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Eight people were hospitalized after an unknown substance was found Friday morning at the Longworth House Office Building, according to the Washington, D.C. fire department. A spokesman declined to describe the symptoms but incidated they were minor. No congressional offices at the building were fully evacuated.

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