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10 politicians threatened with contempt
Attorney General Eric Holder is facing contempt charges for refusing to comply with a subpoena from Congressional Republicans seeking documents related to the failed "Fast and Furious" gun-walking operation. Here are 10 other instances in which politicians threatened or carried out contempt proceedings.
Henry Kissinger
In 1975, the House Intelligence Committee recommended the full House hold Secretary of State Kissinger in contempt for failing to turn over subpoenaed documents detailing U.S. covert intelligence operations and Soviet compliance with arms agreements. Kissinger turned over certain documents, and the full House never voted on it. (Photo: AP Photo)
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