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Chuck Grassley: “The allegation that ATF sanctioned or otherwise knowingly allowed the sale of assault weapons to straw purchasers who…”

On the recordJune 14, 2011
The allegation that ATF sanctioned or otherwise knowingly allowed the sale of assault weapons to straw purchasers who transported them to Mexico is false.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley denies allegations against ATF regarding gun sales to straw purchasers.

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