6/20: Fed tries to stimulate economy; Holder held in contempt

6/20: Fed tries to stimulate economy; Holder held in contempt

June 20, 2012 5:16 PM

Ben Bernanke said today that the Fed would buy up more bonds in order to keep interest rates low and spur borrowing and lending; And, the House committee that asked Attorney General Eric Holder for documents concerning the gun-walking operation, "Fast and Furious," voted to hold Holder in contempt of Congress.

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