Capitol Police Evacuate Ford Building
Suspicious package later found to be nonthreatening
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Capitol Police evacuated staff on Tuesday from the Ford House Office Building over a suspicious package, later deemed nonhazardous.
Police spokeswoman Eva Malecki said an “object was found in a mechanical room.” It was inspected and found not to be a threat. Staff was then allowed back in the building.
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