Dems Move To Dismiss Contempt Charges Against Holder On Fast And Furious

(Washington Times) The ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform filed an amicus brief Wednesday asking for dismissal of the contempt lawsuit brought by House Republicans against Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. in the botched “Fast and Furious” gunrunning investigation.

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland said the court should exercise its discretion and dismiss the lawsuit because the committee failed in its constitutional obligation to avoid unnecessary conflict, to take reasonable measures to accommodate the legitimate interests of the executive branch, and to seek information from other available sources.

Mr. Cummings‘ brief was joined by Democratic Reps. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan, Rep. Henry A. Waxman of California and Rep. Edolphus Towns of New York, all of whom previously served as oversight committee chairmen. Keep Reading Get The News The Liberal Media Refuses To Print! Input Your Primary Email Address Below And You'll Receive A Free Gift, Our Downloadable Report On The Cloward-Piven Strategy.     Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy and will not share your email address with ANYONE... PERIOD! Mouse Over The Green Icon To The Left To Share This Story On Your Favorite Social Media Sites.

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