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Herbert Hoover: “There should be a transfer of the functions of detection and prosecution of prohibition cases from the Treasury…”

On the recordApril 27, 1930
There should be a transfer of the functions of detection and prosecution of prohibition cases from the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice, and thus an ending of divided responsibility and effort.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Special Message to the Congress Urging Enactment of Recommendations for Criminal Law Enforcement.

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