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Attorney General Eric Holder is going after his congressional Republican critics, calling last week’s contempt citations an election year ploy designed to hurt President Obama.

In an interview with The Washington PostHolder also said that Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal. and other Republicans involved in the “Fast and Furious” investigation are getting back at the Justice Department over other policies, such as voting rights, gay marriage, and immigration.

By David Jackson, USA TODAY

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