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Arizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar has filed a resolution in the House of Representatives pushing for vote of no confidence in Attorney General Eric Holder.
The resolution, introduced Monday afternoon, is a formal way to exhibit congressional disdain for Holder as the investigation into Operation Fast and Furious proceeds. It would also be an initial step toward some House Republicans plan to formally remove him from office if he wont resign.
The resolution, officially numbered H. Res. 490, states that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress has lost confidence in the Attorney General of the United States.
In a statement, Gosar denounced Holders continued refusal to comply with lawfully issued subpoenas and other official congressional requests for information.
It is imperative that the citizens of our nation have confidence in our Attorney General, Gosar said in the statement. After months of evasive answers, silence and outright lies it is time that Congress speak up on behalf of the many people who have or will fall victims to the firearms in the flawed gunrunning operation Fast & Furious.
There are currently 55 House members and two members of the Senate demanding Holders resignation, along with four GOP presidential candidates and two sitting governors. Many of those in Congress who have called for Holders ouster have also signed on to Gosars resolution.
Read more: Paul Gosar | No Confidence Resolution | Eric Holder | The Daily Caller
The resolution, introduced Monday afternoon, is a formal way to exhibit congressional disdain for Holder as the investigation into Operation Fast and Furious proceeds. It would also be an initial step toward some House Republicans plan to formally remove him from office if he wont resign.
The resolution, officially numbered H. Res. 490, states that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress has lost confidence in the Attorney General of the United States.
In a statement, Gosar denounced Holders continued refusal to comply with lawfully issued subpoenas and other official congressional requests for information.
It is imperative that the citizens of our nation have confidence in our Attorney General, Gosar said in the statement. After months of evasive answers, silence and outright lies it is time that Congress speak up on behalf of the many people who have or will fall victims to the firearms in the flawed gunrunning operation Fast & Furious.
There are currently 55 House members and two members of the Senate demanding Holders resignation, along with four GOP presidential candidates and two sitting governors. Many of those in Congress who have called for Holders ouster have also signed on to Gosars resolution.
Read more: Paul Gosar | No Confidence Resolution | Eric Holder | The Daily Caller
