Issa Statement on CBS Winning Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting on Operation Fast and Furious

(WASHINGTON)— House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today issued the following statement on CBS winning the Radio Television Digital News Association’s Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting on Operation Fast and Furious:

“First on the story, CBS and investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson tenaciously fought to bring Americans  answers on Operation Fast and Furious,” Issa said.  “In looking into the heartbreaking death of Agent Brian Terry, they’ve remained committed to following the facts. It’s encouraging to see CBS awarded for their important investigative reporting.”