Why Eric Holder Is a 'Lightning Rod for Conservatives'

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Why Eric Holder Is a 'Lightning Rod for Conservatives'

Testifying before a Senate committee, Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday defended his appointment of two federal prosecutors to investigate national security leaks. Judy Woodruff speaks with NPR's Carrie Johnson and Daniel Klaidman of Newsweek and The Daily Beast about Holder's frosty relationship with Republicans.

AIR DATE 6/12/12

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