The Case for AG Holder Contempt over Fast and Furious.

The Case for AG Holder Contempt over Fast and Furious.(OversightGov).House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has distributed a staff briefing paper and draft of the contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Eric Holder to Members of the Oversight Committee. The briefing paper explains what happened in Operation Fast and Furious, the hardships faced by the family of fallen Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in getting truthful answers about his death, how agents who blew the whistle on the reckless operation have faced retaliation, and the carnage in Mexico that Fast and Furious has helped fuel.This briefing paper and draft contempt report explains the case, to both Members of the Committee and the American people, for holding Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress,” said Issa. “In describing the results of the Justice Department’s refusal to cooperate – including the hardships the family of a fallen Border Patrol agent have faced in seeking the truth, and retaliation against agents who blew the whistle on gunwalking – this briefing paper provides the facts, on which decisions will be made.

Key Goals of Investigation Expose the full scope of Fast and Furious.

Deliver the Fast and Furious facts to the American people.

Eliminate the program's dangerous investigative techniques.

Discover who is responsible for starting Fast and Furious.

Discover who is responsible for implementing Fast and Furious.

Discover which high-level government officials knew about Fast and Furious.

Discover which high-level government officials approved Fast and Furious.

Expose high-level government officials who failed to stop Fast and Furious.

Hold accountable those responsible for Fast and Furious.

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