Health and Human Services Building Evacuated Over Alleged Bomb Threat: Official

Health and Human Services Building Evacuated Over Alleged Bomb Threat: Official
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington on Nov. 15, 2016. Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Several buildings near the Capitol were evacuated by authorities on Wednesday due to an alleged bomb threat, according to officials.

The Health and Human Services (HHS) building was shut down over the incident, HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Sarah Lovenheim said in a statement. The alleged bomb threat was reported at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, which houses HHS, she said in a statement.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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