Fake Anthrax Attacks in Two States

Someone launched a Judy Miller-type (that is, fake) anthrax attack on a bunch of Republicans in AL–and two academics in CA. (h/t TPMM)

Envelopes containing white powder set off anthrax scares in five Alabama cities, shutting down two federal courthouses Monday and trapping a congressman in his office as authorities tested the substance.

No one was injured, and investigators said at least five of the letters — all sent to the offices of senators or congressmen — were believed to be from the same source.

Recipients include:

• US Rep Jo Bonner (2 offices)
• US Rep Mike Rogers (2 offices)
• Senator Richard Shelby
• Senator Jeff Sessions
• Federal Courthouse (Anniston)
• Federal Courthouse (Birmingham)
• UC Irvine professor Cynthia Feliciano
• UC Irvine professor Nancy Da Silva

TPMM notes the coincidence between this and the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day. Me, I’m more concerned by general anxiety in the US.