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Mexico / Gunwalking Operation / Holder #1024503

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012
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(Studio: Scott Pelley) Report introduced.

(Washington: Nancy Cordes) The contempt vote against Attorney General Eric Holder in the case of the "fast and furious" government scandal involving the ATF's gunwalking operation in Mexico examined; details given of the reaction to President Obama's use of executive privilege to shield Justice Department documents and whether there was a coverup. [Representative Darrell ISSA†- complains about not getting documents.] [Representative Adolphus TOWNS - comments on Holder.] [HOLDER - comments on our offer.]

(Studio: Scott Pelley) The use of executive privilege by past presidents recalled.

(Studio: Sharyl Attkisson) How the "fast and furious" operation in Mexico got started reviewed; details given about the gunwalking decision and the past use of gunwalking that led to murders in Mexico using these guns. [March 3, 2011, operation lead John DODSON - comments on the operation.]

Reporter(s):
Pelley, Scott;
Cordes, Nancy;
Attkisson, Sharyl
Duration:
00:05:10

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