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Gop led house oversight committe to file contempt suit on Monday
CBS News ^ | 06-12-2012 | Sharyl Attkisson

Posted on 08/12/2012 4:32:27 PM PDT by crosslink

(CBS News) CBS News has learned that the House Oversight Committee expects to file a civil contempt suit against Attorney General Eric Holder Monday. The lawsuit is to try to force Holder to release documents from the Fast and Furious gunwalking operation.

The Republican-led House of Representative voted to hold Holder in contempt on June 28 for failing to turn over thousands of pages of subpoenaed documents. The Justice Department has said it is withholding documents under White House executive privilege.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: attkisson; banglist; brianterry; fastandfurious; holdercontempt; holdercontemptsuit; issasuesholder; sharylattkisson
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The next step towards the truth.
1 posted on 08/12/2012 4:32:36 PM PDT by crosslink
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To: crosslink

I’m glad to see that at least something is going right in Washington. My congressman serves on this committee.


2 posted on 08/12/2012 4:42:06 PM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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Yes my congressman does too Justin Amash.


3 posted on 08/12/2012 4:45:02 PM PDT by crosslink (Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
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Wake me when the Arrest Warrants are served...

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4 posted on 08/12/2012 4:45:08 PM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: crosslink

It’s about time the wheels came off. 3 -1/2 years, they have racked up a lot of damage.


5 posted on 08/12/2012 4:45:55 PM PDT by reefdiver (Shoeless John Roberts, An American Tragedy.)
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To: crosslink

What took them so long? And where are the articles of impeachment?


6 posted on 08/12/2012 4:46:03 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: TLI

A Civil Contempt suit as opposed to a criminal contempt suit.?

Why not criminal contempt.

Does Civil contempt even have a penalty?


7 posted on 08/12/2012 4:46:50 PM PDT by Venturer
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To: TLI

Wake me when the Arrest Warrants are served...

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Rip Vanwinkle is that you?


8 posted on 08/12/2012 4:47:36 PM PDT by crosslink (Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
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To: crosslink

The country does not seem to care if Obama or his administration break the law. The media has decided it is not even important for coverage. They need to protect Obama so he can continue to bankrupt the country.


9 posted on 08/12/2012 4:47:51 PM PDT by FreedBird
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So on June 28th, they voted to do this, and a month and a half later they will sue tomorrow?

What a bunch of PUSSIES!

Holder only has to stonewall a little longer and the election will be over.

10 posted on 08/12/2012 4:49:01 PM PDT by Slump Tester (What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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Walberg and Amash are two good ones on the committee.

Unlike their own congressman (Dingell) Walberg and Amash have actually met the Terry family and are working toward justice.


11 posted on 08/12/2012 4:51:17 PM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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To: Jim Robinson
Jim

I agree this is a slow reaction . The best thing I got from this is Ms Attkisson is reporting again. She has done great work on this story. I know for a fact she almost lost her job in the beginning of this story. I hope she comes back hard and gives this evening news coverage . I am sure that is wishful thinking.

12 posted on 08/12/2012 4:53:47 PM PDT by crosslink (Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
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Does Civil contempt even have a penalty?

If I am not mistaken, a civil contempt suit before federal judge John J. Sirica is what shook loose the Nixon tapes.

Question is: does the Obama administration have the same honor and respect for the law as the Nixon administration.

13 posted on 08/12/2012 4:56:46 PM PDT by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: IGNORANCE ON PARADE002)
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To: Jim Robinson

Good question for the ranking members.

In fact, that’s one of the things I’d like to see changed in DC. No more appointments based on seniority. We sent some good folks to DC who have living under the idiotic “freshman” label for the past two years.


14 posted on 08/12/2012 4:57:14 PM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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15 posted on 08/12/2012 4:58:30 PM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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Elected Democrats everywhere had a laugh.


16 posted on 08/12/2012 4:59:35 PM PDT by wastedyears ("God? I didn't know he was signed onto the system.")
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To: cripplecreek

Perfect!


17 posted on 08/12/2012 5:00:27 PM PDT by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: IGNORANCE ON PARADE002)
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To: crosslink

Holder should have been removed years ago, and his DOJ needs a massive over haul and get rid of the racist laywers there.


18 posted on 08/12/2012 5:00:59 PM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: okie01

You are kidding right?


19 posted on 08/12/2012 5:02:58 PM PDT by Venturer
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To: Venturer

The DoJ would have to file a criminal complaint. Not complying with a civil order can result in jail for contempt of court, though.


20 posted on 08/12/2012 5:08:47 PM PDT by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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