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House holds Holder in contempt over ‘Fast and Furious’ documents
The Washington Times ^ | June 27,2012 | By Stephen Dinan

Posted on 06/28/2012 1:57:57 PM PDT by Hojczyk

The 256-67 vote amounted to a political spanking for Mr. Holder and President Obama, and 17 Democrats joined with Republicans in demanding the documents be released. Most Democrats, however, walked out in protest of the vote.

It marks the first time an attorney general has been held in contempt by a chamber.

But the White House dismissed the proceedings as a sideshow, and the vote does nothing to break the impasse, though it further poisoned feelings in an already bitterly divided chamber.

“No Justice Department is above the law, and no Justice Department is above the Constitution,” said House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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To: philman_36

I doubt it


41 posted on 06/29/2012 8:53:23 AM PDT by uncbob
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To: uncbob
I doubt it
Doubt away.
42 posted on 06/29/2012 9:14:10 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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