Attorney General Eric Holder today.

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Attorney General Eric Holder today.

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House of representatives voted Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress for failing to provide key information pertaining to “Operation Fast and Furious,” making Holder the first sitting cabinet member to be held in contempt.

The vote was 255-67 with one lawmaker voting not present. Seventeen Democrats broke ranks to

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