News Alert: White House will withdraw David Chipman's nomination as head of ATF
  The White House will withdraw the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, three sources familiar with the decision told CNN. The move comes amid concerns among moderate Democrats and independent Maine Sen. Angus King -- along with GOP senators -- over Chipman's past record on gun control. "We do not have the votes. We will land him in a non-confirmed job in the administration," one senior administration official told CNN.  CNN BREAKING NEWS You are receiving this newsletter because you've signed up to receive CNN Breaking News alerts.
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