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When IEDs Come Home: What Boston Looked Like to Iraq Veterans

Bombing resembles roadside incidents in war.

Defense

Experts: Antigovernment Groups Probably Not Behind Boston Bombings

The case doesn't fit with previous attacks from Patriot Movement types.

Oversight

Ricin Letter Adds to Anxiety on the Hill

Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating the matter.

Management

Lawmaker Wants Proof Agencies Are Complying With New Small Business Rules

Graves demands evidence they are elevating small and disadvantaged business offices.

Defense

Help a College Student Injured in Boston Find a Mystery Veteran Who Helped Her

Army veteran helped calm victim by showing her a shrapnel wound of his own from Afghanistan.

Oversight

Play of the Day: What Republicans Can Learn From Buzzfeed

The NRCC is looking to emulate the popular site in its Web strategy.

Defense

Plenty of Clues, Few Leads on Motive of Bomber

Bombings could be the work of al-Qaida affiliates, domestic right-wing extremists, or lone-wolf terrorists.

Pay

Air Force announces RIFs

The Air Force said about 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction-in-force authorities effective through approximately Aug. 23.

Oversight

Letter Sent to Senator Tests Positive for Ricin

Letter was intercepted at Capitol's remote mail processing facility.

Management

The 6 Ways Government Needs to Improve Performance Management

An overview of how the federal government needs to start managing performance.

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Teaching Teens About Tech

Group hopes to cultivate the younger generation's love for gadgets into IT careers.

Defense

Defense to Ask Congress for 'Large' Budget Transfer Authority

'Good news' is number of furlough days coming down, Hagel says.

Defense

Pentagon Saves National Guard WMD Unit That Helped in Boston

Hagel sought to dismantle the team but then requested 2014 funding for it.

Management

Bill Granting GAO More Power Clears House

Legislation will now move to Senate, where it could have a champion in Sen. Clare McCaskill, D-Mo.

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Boston Bombing Aftermath Documented on Vine

The six-second video site has become an outlet for grief in the wake of the bombings.

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Transit Systems Apparently Not a Target in Boston Marathon Bombing

No reason to halt departing trains, former NYPD intelligence supervisor says.

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Social Media Aids First Responders and Grieving Public After Bombing

Vine was the new revelation during this disaster; Google glasses could be the story of the next tragedy.

Oversight

Obama: Boston Marathon Bombings Are Acts of Terrorism

President adds that little is known about the perpetrators of the attack.

Defense

Who Is Lisa Monaco, the White House's Counterterrorism Adviser?

Obama's homeland-security point person deals with the Boston Marathon bombings in her first weeks on the job.

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The Boston Marathon Bombers Were Probably Caught on Camera

And they can be found. But it will take no small effort.