The director
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives battled accusations Wednesday that
his agency has done little to punish those involved in Operation Fast and
Furious. "Three years after the
death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, ATF has yet to fire anybody for their
role in Operation Fast and Furious," Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman
of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said. "That is
inexcusable."
Guns linked to
the failed anti-gun trafficking program were found at Agent Brian Terry's
murder scene. ATF Director B. Todd Jones, in his first public testimony on
Capitol Hill since he was confirmed, faced repeated questions about that
operation Wednesday. Though
Attorney General Eric Holder promised accountability, and a review board wanted
those involved fired or suspended, Jones acknowledged that no one lost their job
or took a cut in pay. "I own
it, for good or bad, and when something is wrong I am going to take action to
fix it," Jones said. "But doesn't happen overnight." ….....To Read More…..
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