Politico | House GOP Still Mulling Holder Contempt

Posted on April 29 2012 – 6:00 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady

House Republicans are not ready to proceed with a contempt citation against  Attorney General Eric Holder over the Fast and Furious scandal, but there are  clear signals that that GOP patience with the Justice Department is wearing  thin.

The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday night that Speaker John Boehner had “given the green light” to Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House  Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to pursue a contempt citation against  Holder and the Justice Department for failing to comply with the panel’s probe  into the hugely controversial program.

But GOP leadership aides and the Oversight and Government  Reform Committee say no decision has been made to take such a dramatic step.  They acknowledge, however, the possibility of bringing contempt proceedings has  been discussed in leadership sessions.

“While there are very legitimate arguments to be made in favor of such an  action, no decision has been made to move forward with one by the Speaker or by  House Republican leaders,” a senior GOP leadership aide said.

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