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Mexico / Drug War / Gunwalking Program #992850

CBS Evening News for Thursday, Mar 03, 2011
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(Studio: Katie Couric) President Obama shown with Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon at the White House. [OBAMA – comments on progress against drug gangs through efforts to combat the flow of guns to Mexico.]

(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) The claims from ATF agent John Dodson that he was ordered to let guns “walk” across the border examined; details given about the “Fast and Furious” program involving finding out where the guns ended up, building a case, and taking down a cartel; surveillance video of drug suspects carrying cases of weapons in Phoenix shown; documents detailing gun purchases and killings and e-mail on the schism among the agents quoted. [DODSON – says the more our guys buy, the more violence we’re having; comments on the death of "Fast and Furious" .] [Senator Charles GRASSLEY†- states the response from ATF has been zilch.]

(Studio: Katie Couric) The ATF’s announcement it will look into its firearms trafficking strategy noted.

Reporter(s):
Couric, Katie;
Attkisson, Sharyl
Duration:
00:06:20

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