Threats linked to health votes prompt security (At least 10 Dems receive threats) [View All]

Source: MSNBC

At least 10 Dems receive threats; gas line cut at Perriello brother's home

msnbc.com news services
updated 3:30 p.m. ET March 24, 2010

At least 10 House Democrats are receiving access to increased security after receiving threats linked to their votes on the health care overhaul bill signed into law on Tuesday.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said at a Capitol Hill press conference that he is concerned by a rash of at least four incidents of vandalism targeting lawmakers who voted to approve the legislation, which did not receive any Republican votes.

Concern about possible violence escalated Wednesday after a severed gas line at the home of a Democratic lawmaker's brother was discovered.

The slashed gas line leading to a propane tank at the home of Bo Perriello was found Tuesday, one day after Tea Party activists posted the address online and suggested that opponents of the reform bill should "express their thanks" to Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Va.

The FBI is working with local officials to investigate the incident.

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36020850/ns/politics-capitol_hill/

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(VIDEO) Reps Clyburn And Hoyer Discuss The Safety Of Congress Members After A Series Of Recent Threats: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=447047&mesg_id=447047

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Extra Security For Members Of Congress After Activist, Tea Party Threats

Since health care reform passed Congress on Sunday night, a series of angry -- and sometimes criminal -- reactions have been reported. We're monitoring the reports and have compiled several in the list below. Take a look here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/24/extra-security-for-member_n_512030.html#s75791