People forget that the political leadership once elected have their own agenda which has nothing to do with representing anyone or anything but their personal $$$. Generally that agenda does not give a shit about ordinary people or insignificant problems in ATF. The exception to this rule is only if the scandal of the day is something they can spin to make the other party look bad. I have to laugh....(sorry guys) at all who all came forward on F&F thinking Grassley and all the other politicians would protect them and come to the rescue. Once they were used to help take shots at the President all were kicked aside. End result.....no one fired, no one in jail, no retirements impacted and the corrupt life in ATF continues to go on as normal.
Perfect example is Clinton telling everyone I have no "classified" information and gives up only the documents she thinks the peasants should have. Same attitude trickles down and is seen in ATF. Rules do not apply to leadership and there is absolutely no penalty for disregarding the law, regulation or rules.