NEW : `` We will respond appropriately , '' says a DOJ official . `` It has been alleged individuals within the Deputy Attorney General 's office and Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department were aware of or actually read the memorandum before the Department 's February 4 , 2011 letter was sent , '' Grassley said . Sen. Grassley 's letter demands answers from Attorney General Grassley . At issue is a one day memo that preceded a Justice Department letter to Washington .
NEW : `` We will respond appropriately , '' says a DOJ official . Sen. Grassley 's letter demands answers from Attorney General Grassley . At issue is a one day memo that preceded a Justice Department letter to Washington .