Johnny Gets a Shotgun

Dear Senator Wyden,
Thank you again for your service to Oregon and to the United States.
Can you tell me why the Department of Education is buying tactical shotguns?

I refer to Solicitation # EDOOIG-10-000004, as posted on fbo.gov.

Thank You.
 
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