Members of Congress Receiving Death Threats; Congresswoman Blames Sarah Palin's 'Rhetoric'

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Members of Congress Receiving Death Threats; Congresswoman Blames Sarah Palin's 'Rhetoric'

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/03/25/members-of-congress-receivng-death-threats-congresswoman-cites/

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Wednesday that at least 10 members of Congress have received threats since the health care reform bill passed Sunday night and that the FBI is investigating.

"We've had very serious incidents that have occurred in the last 48 or 72 hours," Hoyer said. "The incidents of threats, whether in person or through telephones or through other communication devices, have given great concern to members for the safety of themselves and their families."

Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that she had reported two "alarming" incidents to the FBI since Sunday -- one at her district office, where a brick was thrown though a window, and another at her campaign offices, where a caller left voice mail referencing snipers.

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"Slaughter pointed to Sarah Palin specifically for "fanning the flames with coded rhetoric" against Democrats. After the health care bill passed, Palin wrote on her Twitter account, "Commonsense Conservatives and Lovers of America: Don't retreat. Instead RELOAD!"

Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) angrily tweeted back to Palin Wednesday, "Reload? Is your choice of words inciteful or ignorant?""

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