Improving Americans’ Quality of Life: Homes, Health, Jobs, and EducationOversight Committee Democrats are focused on preserving home ownership, getting America back to work, ensuring quality, affordable health care, and giving all students access to a high-quality education. |
Making Government Work for All AmericansOur aggressive agenda works to root out waste, fraud and abuse in government spending, enhance transparency, and ensure that the needs of Americans are put ahead of corporate special interest. |
Promoting the Safety and Well-Being of the American PeopleWe are committed to supporting our troops and veterans, protecting American consumers, and safeguarding national and homeland security. |
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Issa Confirms Guns Also Went to Mexico Under Bush Administration |
Defends Previous ATF Operations as “Coordinated” Washington, DC (Oct. 16, 2011) – In an interview this morning on CBS’s Face the Nation, Rep. Darrell E. Issa, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, officially confirmed for the first time recent press reports alleging that so-called “gun-walking” programs occurred during the Bush Administration, much earlier than previously known. Without disclosing his sources, Issa defended the previous Administration’s operations as “coordinated.” In response to a question from host Bob Schieffer, Issa stated: “We know that under the Bush Administration there were similar operations, but they were coordinated with It is unclear what details Issa has about the Bush Administration programs, what documents he has obtained, or how many guns were involved, but his statements raise new questions about the genesis of Operation Fast and Furious within the On October 5, CBS reported that “a confidential informant has come forward with a fascinating story of how |
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