Howard McKeon,ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, questioned why, if the facility was designed for civilian purposes, Iran concealed its existence.
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It was unclear precisely how the letter, which was intercepted Wednesday by the White Housefacility, was similar to letters laced with the poison ricin and addressed to Bloomberg.
The lawmakers say several private sites could house the facility and federal installations that would fit the bill are in areas with lower costs of living and an existing security presence that could save money.