Contempt of Congress Charges Drafted for Eric Holder

Contempt of Congress Charges Drafted for Eric Holder

It's on.

For nearly a year now, we've heard threats of contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder for his refusal to provide the House Oversight Committee with requested information and documents about the fatal Operation Fast and Furious program. The Justice Department has repeatedly ignored subpoenas, the White House has refused to provide key Fast and Furious witnesses and the information DOJ officials have submitted to Congress, has been so redacted, Issa describes them as "black paper" instead of white paper.

Now, members of the House Oversight Committee are tired of being patient and are ready...