House Votes To Hold Attorney General In Contempt

Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 06/28/2012 - 1:50pm

The House has approved a precedent-setting resolution to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress. It was the first time a sitting Cabinet member has been held in contempt.

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House Votes To Hold Attorney General In Contempt

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