scratchy
04-30-2009, 21:02
Ok, I am semi impressed. He's not my guy, but he did respond and the response is relevant:
Dear Dennis,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the sale of once-fired military brass. I appreciate your taking the time to express your specific concerns.
In early March, the Department of Defense (DOD) temporarily halted the sale of small arms cartridge cases or once-fired military brass. This policy was the result of a two-year process by the Department of Defense to review the disposal of surplus military supplies. As a result of this review, small arms cartridges were classified as items that could not be sold to consumers and domestic agencies unless first "mutilated," or destroyed. Sales of these cartridges were stopped during a one-week review of the new policy. On March 17, 2009, the Department of Defense announced a reversal of the temporary ban after DOD officials verified that the cases could be appropriately placed in a category of government property allowing for their release for use within the United States. DOD made clear that during this temporary ban, no cartridge cases were destroyed. Currently, small arms cartridges continue to be sold by approved vendors.
I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Coloradans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Colorado and the nation. My job is not about merely supporting or opposing legislation; it is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics. For more information about my positions and to learn how my office can assist you, please visit my website at www.markudall.senate.gov.
Warm Regards,
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Mark Udall
United States Senator, Colorado
Dear Dennis,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the sale of once-fired military brass. I appreciate your taking the time to express your specific concerns.
In early March, the Department of Defense (DOD) temporarily halted the sale of small arms cartridge cases or once-fired military brass. This policy was the result of a two-year process by the Department of Defense to review the disposal of surplus military supplies. As a result of this review, small arms cartridges were classified as items that could not be sold to consumers and domestic agencies unless first "mutilated," or destroyed. Sales of these cartridges were stopped during a one-week review of the new policy. On March 17, 2009, the Department of Defense announced a reversal of the temporary ban after DOD officials verified that the cases could be appropriately placed in a category of government property allowing for their release for use within the United States. DOD made clear that during this temporary ban, no cartridge cases were destroyed. Currently, small arms cartridges continue to be sold by approved vendors.
I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Coloradans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Colorado and the nation. My job is not about merely supporting or opposing legislation; it is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics. For more information about my positions and to learn how my office can assist you, please visit my website at www.markudall.senate.gov.
Warm Regards,
mailbox:///C%7C/Documents%20and%20Settings/HP_Administrator/Application%20Data/Thunderbird/Profiles/yb7wvr7h.default/Mail/Local%20Folders/Inbox?number=-539689964&part=1.3&filename=signature_mark_udall_email.png
Mark Udall
United States Senator, Colorado