Capitol Police Clear Floor of Senate Building After Call About Package

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Source: NBC

Capitol police evacuated several floors of a Senate office building on Tuesday after a call about a suspicious package.

The evacuation at the Dirksen Senate Office Building interrupted a hearing about the Transportation Security Administration. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, the Republican chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, calmly suspended the hearing.

"We're clearing the floor," he said. "So, in an orderly fashion, please exit as quickly as possible. Thank you."

The Dirksen building is just across the street from the Capitol.

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/capitol-police-clear-floor-senate-building-after-call-about-package-n372331

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1. All clear, per ops link

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2. White House press room evacuated during briefing

White House press room evacuated during briefing

Washington (AFP) - The White House press room was evacuated and a Secret Service sniffer dog deployed Tuesday as reporters were gathered for a scheduled briefing.

Journalists, including an AFP reporter, were escorted out as a security sweep was performed.

Outside the executive mansion, the north lawn area was also evacuated as staff and journalists were moved to a neighboring building.

No reason was immediately given for the evacuation.

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