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Capitol Bomb Scare
August 20, 2021
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Grace Segers
Bomb Scare Has Capitol Hill Staff Worried About a New Normal
For many still reeling from the January 6 attack, Thursday’s threat renewed concerns about public service in an era of political violence.
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