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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2001

The letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle's (D-S.D.) office on Monday was potent enought to have caused a death, according to government officials.

And according to Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.), several members of Daschle's staff have tested positive for exposure to anthrax. Media sources say 20 or more have been affected.

The Daschle letter has caused a heightened state of alert due to the ongoing anthrax cases discovered in New York and Florida. Numerous Senate staff have been tested for anthrax -- the results are expected due tomorrow.

The FBI has posted images of the letters sent to Daschle and to the NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, whose aide contracted a less potent, skin version of anthrax. The FBI says the letters bear similarities and hopes the public might be able to track down their source or sources.

Due to the fears, the FBI is warning that persons who fake anthrax threats will be prosecuted. Yesterday, a Connecticut man was indicted for a hoax.

The seven-month-old baby that contracted anthrax is said to be doing well.

More on Anthrax:
Video: Anthrax Hoaxes | Text: Anthrax Hoaxes | Graphic: FBI Images | Graphic: Suspicious Mail Advisory

Get the Story:
Lieberman: Members of Daschle's Office Positive for Anthrax (The Washington Post 10/17)
Anthrax on Senate Letter Called Potent (The Washington Post 10/17)
Deluge of Hoaxes Spurs Authorities to Launch Crackdown (The Washington Post 10/17)
Deluge of Hoaxes Spurs Authorities to Launch Crackdown (The Washington Post 10/17)
At Fla. Tabloid Company, a Search for Motive (The Washington Post 10/17)
Capitol Defense (The Washington Post 10/17)
Handle With Care: A Suddenly Dangerous Job (The Washington Post 10/17)
Anthrax Mailed to Senate Is Found to Be Potent Form (The New York Times 10/17)
Taking Baby to the Office, Then Living a Nightmare (The New York Times 10/17)
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Relevant Links:
Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, Department of Defense - http://www.anthrax.osd.mil

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