Eric Holder

Nominated by President Barack Obama, Eric Holder became the first African-American U.S. Attorney General in January 2009. Prior to serving as Attorney General, Holder was appointed to various positions by the three previous presidents. President Ronald Reagan appointed Holder as Associate Judge of Superior Court of D.C.; President Clinton as the U.S. Attorney for D.C. and Deputy Attorney General; and President George W. Bush as the Acting Attorney General. In 2007 Holder joined Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign as his senior legal advisor.

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Survivor: Obama Works to Minimize Damage From Recent Controversies

President Obama addresses IRS and other issues during White House press conference.

Black Leaders Vent Views on IRS, Associated Press Scandals

Rep. John Lewis and others denounce the violation of civil liberties in the IRS and Associated Press scandals.

Trio of Troubles Threatening Obama's Second Term

President Obama's priorities may fall to the wayside as a result of controversies surrounding the IRS, the Justice Department and Benghazi.

Eric Holder Grilled on Associated Press and IRS Controversies

Attorney General Eric Holder says he recused himself from AP probe and has called for an investigation into the IRS' actions.

DOJ Accused of Spying on Associated Press Reporters

The Associated Press says the Justice Department secretly obtained reporters' phone records.

Obama Says He's "Determined as Ever" for Gun Bill

President Obama travels to Connecticut to continue push for Congress to vote on and pass gun control legislation.
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