After an impassioned speech by Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz demanding accountability from the Justice Dept, 142 House Democrats backed an amendment which prevents the Department of Justice from using taxpayer funds to lie to Congress. The vote reflects bipartisan frustration with Attorney General Eric Holder.
Matthew Boyle of the Daily Caller reported:
Chaffetz pitched House Democrats in a feisty House floor speech before the vote to join him in demanding accountability.
About darn time
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