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June 28, 2012

Republicans not backing down on Holder contempt vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barring a last-minute deal, House Republicans plan historic votes Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in…
June 27, 2012

Led by Black Caucus, House Dems plan walkout during Holder contempt vote

A walkout by House Democrats to protest what they see as a partisan attempt to embarrass President Barack Obama's attorney…
June 26, 2012

Black Republicans Herman Cain and Ken Blackwell team up to attack Eric Holder

Herman Cain and Ken Blackwell released a video attacking Attorney General Eric Holder for his position on voter ID laws...
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…
June 21, 2012

GOP, Holder open to talks before contempt vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - Both House Republican officials and Attorney General Eric Holder say they're willing to negotiate an end to…
June 20, 2012

House committee holds Eric Holder in contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee has voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing…
June 20, 2012

Using executive privilege, Obama stands with Holder, a longtime ally

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama on Wednesday asserted executive privilege in a dispute over documents related to the "Fast and…
June 20, 2012

Caribbean-Americans who have made their mark

SLIDESHOW - This year marks the seventh anniversary of June being recognized as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
June 20, 2012

Congressional committee could hold Holder in contempt today

WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee is poised to vote on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt…
June 19, 2012

Holder and Issa meet on Operation Fast and Furious

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder wants a House panel to drop plans to try to hold him in…
June 14, 2012

Eric Holder proposes meeting by Monday with Issa

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder is proposing to meet with Rep. Darrell Issa by Monday to settle a…
June 13, 2012

Why Holder is likely to survive a Republican barrage

ANALYSIS - Congressional Republicans have turned Attorney General Eric Holder into a symbol of their problems with the Obama administration...
June 12, 2012

Republicans attack Holder on leaks, one calls for resignation

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday fended off Republican demands that he appoint a special counsel outside…
June 12, 2012

The unnecessary GOP campaign against Eric Holder

OPINION - House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor are considering an extreme measure in a bringing up…
June 11, 2012

Republicans continue push against Holder

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee looking into a flawed gun-smuggling probe in Arizona announced Monday that it will consider…
June 11, 2012

Holder appoints 2 US attorneys to lead leaks probe

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. attorneys are taking over separate FBI investigations into leaks of national security information that critics…
June 7, 2012

Republicans clash with Eric Holder on Fast and Furious

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder clashed Thursday with congressional Republicans seeking more information about a flawed gun-trafficking investigation…
June 7, 2012

Why Republicans should stop their push against Holder

OPINION - Congressional Republicans are taking extreme measures by considering holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress...
May 31, 2012

Eric Holder: Voter ID laws threaten voting rights

Attorney General Eric Holder told members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Conference of National Black Churches on Wednesday…
May 11, 2012

Congress cuts Justice Department budget in retaliation for 'Fast and Furious'

theGRIO REPORT - The House appropriations committee cut millions of dollars from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) budget this week...