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These mailers were all associated with Republican candidates or Republican-affiliated political action committees. Investigations found no mailers related to candidates from other political parties at Cram's home. The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General is conducting the investigation."},{"type":"heading","text":"Coverage Comparison"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"All nine reports agree that a federal grand jury indicted a Kansas postal worker, Kelly R. Cram, for mail theft. They also agree that she is accused of stealing 4,404 pieces of mail, including hundreds of Republican political mailers. The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General is investigating."},{"type":"heading","text":"Omissions"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated digests mention that agents found no mailers related to candidates of any other political party at Cram’s residence. 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