Fast and Furious: Anatomy of a Failed Operation

by U.S. Congress, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary

Fast and Furious - The case that has Eric Holder held in contempt of congress. JOINT STAFF REPORT Prepared for Rep. Darrell E. Issa, Chairman United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform & Senator Charles E. Grassley, Ranking Member United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 112th Congress July 31, 2012 This is the first major investigative report that answers some questions about the investigation that everyone is talking about on cable news and talk radio.. finally some answers on The Fast and the Furious. Everyone is left to wonder, what did Obama _really_ know?

343 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2012

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