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June 12, 2012

Holder Could Face Contempt Vote for "Fast and Furious" Operation 
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The Justice Department is seeking to avert a potential Congressional
vote on bringing contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder
related to a probe into the controversial gun-sting operation known as
"Fast and Furious." The operation saw U.S. agents encouraging the sale
of thousands of guns to middlemen for Mexican drug cartels in an attempt
to gain access to senior-level figures within Mexico’s criminal
organizations. Republicans have threatened to charge Holder over his
refusal to hand over documents about the program. Democrats have accused
Republicans of blatant political theater in targeting Holder and his
staff.

 

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