And you wonder why state and local officials fear the Dept. of Ed's Inspector General?

"Education Department buying 27 shotguns"

The guns are to replace old firearms used by Education's Office of Inspector General, which is the law enforcement arm of the department.

HT to the Washington Post's Answer Sheet blog.

-Mike Petrilli

PS Alternative titles for this post:

• Race to the top finalists: better bring your armor.
• The compliance police
• Arne get your gun