Carney Doesn’t Know Whether Obama Has Been Briefed On New Boston Arrests

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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney acknowledged on Wednesday that he has seen reports of new arrests in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, but told reporters that he doesn’t have any additional information on the matter. “I have to refer you to the FBI and local law enforcement,” Carney said. 

Carney said he doesn’t know whether Obama has been briefed on the arrests, adding that the President is updated regularly on the investigation. 

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