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BlueTrain · October 6, 2011, 08:38 AM

One of the best examples of agencies being moved around is the ATF itself and one of the best known federal law enforcement agents was Elliot Ness. The ATF was created to enforce the Prohibition Act and was part of the IRS. It was later transferred to the Deptment of Justice and went through some name changes. Then it went back to the Treasury Department and finally became the BATF. Now it's part of the Department of Homeland Security. It continues to evolve.

October 6, 2011, 08:38 AM	#19
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	One of the best examples of agencies being moved around is the ATF itself and one of the best known federal law enforcement agents was Elliot Ness. The ATF was created to enforce the Prohibition Act and was part of the IRS. It was later transferred to the Deptment of Justice and went through some name changes. Then it went back to the Treasury Department and finally became the BATF. Now it's part of the Department of Homeland Security. It continues to evolve. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.