Fast and Furious: Mr. Holder, You've Been Served

Fast and Furious: Mr. Holder, You've Been Served

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has officially filed civil contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Eric Holder in the United States Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. The 56 page long complaint  asks a judge to rule against Holder and against President Obama's assertion of executive privilege over Fast and Furious documents.

“President Obama exceeded his authority by asserting executive privilege over subpoenaed documents related to the Justice Department’s cover-up of Operation Fast and Furious,” Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Darrell Issa said in a statement.  “Waiting nearly eight months after the...