Tuesday, June 28, 2011

'Project Gunrunner' Whistleblower Is Fired



'Project Gunrunner' Whistleblower Says ATF Sent Him Termination Notice -- FOX News

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is being accused of retaliating against an agent who helped publicize the agency’s role in allowing thousands of guns to cross the U.S. border and fall into the hands of Mexican drug gangs.

The agent, Vince Cefalu, who has spoken out about the ATF's so-called "Project Gunrunner" scandal, says he was served with termination papers just last week, and he calls the move politically motivated.

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Update: Obama Administration Fires ATF Whistleblower -- FOX News

My Comment: This ATF program debacle needs more coverage and investigation .... especially when the 24 year veteran of the ATF who blew the whistle on this mess has just gotten fired. If this is not a warning to others that they better keep the mouths shut .... I do not know what is.

On a side note, will Jon Stewart bring this up on his program tonight .... probably not.

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