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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department leadership is proposing combining the two agencies responsible for enforcing drug and gun laws as part of a dramatic restructuring of the department, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks feedback on a reorganization plan that would combine the Drug Enforcement Administration and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into a single agency “to achieve efficiencies in resources, case deconfliction, and regulatory efforts.”

Kent Miller, a sales consultant with McKinsey Motors, looks over an engine at the auto dealership. CDN | Michael Maresh

Kent Miller, who was the golf pro at Riverside Golf Course for 18 years before becoming a sales consultant with McKinsey Ford Motors about two years ago, likes Clinton for its small size.

Mandi Bridges, left, reads a book with Pre-K student Sienna Hooper. CDN | Courtesy photo

Mandi Bridges has a great impact on the community of Clinton, specifically the younger generation of residents, through her role as school counselor at Nance Elementary.

Sid Smith with Lee Hometown Funeral Home stands in front of one of its caskets. CDN | Michael Maresh

Sid Smith, who works for Lee Hometown Funeral Home, lived in Clinton for the first 35 years of his life where he enjoyed the family-like atmosphere. He still has a deep appreciation for his roots. He is equally proud of his vocation now and how he can assist people when it comes to the grieving process.

Clinton’s assistant baseball coach Jeff King sets the pitching machine up prior to a recent practice in the baseball barn. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Sometimes people leave their hometowns and never look back, then there are some like Clinton Public Schools Director of Transportation and Assistant Athletic Director Jeff King, who returned to his roots here in Clinton and hasn’t looked back.

Darla Barton prepares to put a memorial video on the television at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. CDN | Emily Stephens

Clinton native Darla Barton serves the community through her work with organizations in town as well as through her role at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

Kluver’s Furniture & Home Appliance store manager Natalie Simpson shows a refrigerator at the store. CDN | Michael Maresh

Kluver’s Furniture & Home Appliance store manager Natalie Simpson, who has lived in Clinton for 17 years, enjoys living in Clinton simply because everyone knows everyone.

Posing for a photograph at the Oklahoma State Capitol, from left, are Rachel, Karsten, Quinn, Cohen and Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

Anthony Moore, a fifth generation Custer County resident, has a unique tie to the community of Clinton serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 57 and as the Speaker Pro Tempore for the state as well as practicing law in the community for most of his career.

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