Issa Plans Probe Into Report U.S. Helps Drug Cartel Laundering
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A House Republican said he will investigate whether U.S. government agents are helping Mexican drug cartels launder money to learn about their financial operations.
The probe was prompted by a New York Times report yesterday that Drug Enforcement Administration undercover agents are carrying out the operations. Representative Darrell Issa of California, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent a letter today to Attorney General Eric Holder announcing the probe. Holder is due to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 8 about Justice Department activities.