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Holder Held in Contempt of Congress over 'Fast and Furious'
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Holder Held in Contempt of Congress over 'Fast and Furious'

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It seems there's no end to the controversy over 'Fast and Furious,' the ATF operation which involved the sale of guns that reached Mexican drug lords and were involved in the death of a US Border Patrol agent. But have the facts gotten lost along the way? Who's really to blame in the case? Also, Congress approves measures on student loans and highway funding. On Reporter's Notebook, who's laughing now? Five years ago, the advent of the first iPhone was greeted by a few hearty guffaws and a whole lot of skepticism. Sara Terry guest hosts.

Banner image: Attorney General Eric Holder responds to the House of Representatives' Contempt of Congress vote

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