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Chuck Grassley: “I also wanted to confirm that section 1111(b) as it relates to alcohol and tobacco only invests the Bureau of Alcohol…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2002
I also wanted to confirm that section 1111(b) as it relates to alcohol and tobacco only invests the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at the Department of Justice with the responsibility to investigate with respect to the Title 18 laws pertaining to the smuggling of alcohol and tobacco. All other investigatory responsibilities pertaining to alcohol and tobacco remain at the Department of the Treasury under the new Tax and Trade Bureau, or as otherwise delegated under existing law.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing the responsibilities of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding alcohol and tobacco laws.

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