White Powder Found at Kerry HeadquartersBy SAM HANANEL, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - A white powder found in a package opened at John Kerry (news - web sites)'s presidential campaign headquarters Thursday was harmless and could have been garlic powder, authorities said of an apparent hoax that forced police to seal off the building.
"It appears to be some kind of garlic powder, commonly used for seasoning foods," said Alan Etter, a spokesman for the Washington, D.C., Fire Department.
The package, containing two letter-sized envelopes, was turned over to the FBI (news - web sites) for further investigation.
Debra Weierman, spokeswoman for the FBI's Washington field office, said initial field tests on the substance turned up no evidence of any harmful substance. "No hazard was detected," she said.
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