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Former Vice President Dick Cheney says President Obama and Eric Holder are playing the race card in suggesting that race is a factor in some of the criticism they receive.

I think theyre playing the race card, in my view, Mr. Cheney said in an interview published by Playboy when asked if theres any truth to the suggestion that racism is a factor in criticism of them. Certainly we havent given up nor should we give up the right to criticize an administration and public officials.

To say that we criticize, or that I criticize, Barack Obama or Eric Holder because of race, I just think its obviously not true, he said. My view of it is the criticism is merited because of performance or lack of performance, because of incompetence. It hasnt got anything to do with race.

In a recent interview with Politico, Mr. Holder said he felt some of his struggles with Republicans in Congress could have been driven at least in part by race.

There have been times when I thought thats at least a piece of it, Mr. Holder said, adding that I think that the primary motivator has probably been political in nature [but] you cant let it deflect you from your eyes on the prize.

Mr. Obama has likewise tried to downplay race as a factor in criticism of him, though he has acknowledged it could be a factor for some people.

Are there people out there who dont like me because of race? Im sure there are, Mr. Obama told CNN in 2009, adding: Thats not the overriding issue here.

Mr. Cheney also said in the interview that he looks at Mr. Obama and sees the worst president in my lifetime, without question and thats saying something.

I used to have significant criticism of Jimmy Carter, but compared to Barack Obama and the damage he is doing to the nation its a tragedy, a real tragedy, and we are going to pay a hell of a price just trying to dig out from under his presidency, he said.

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JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -

He had a passion to protect and serve people in life and he died doing what he loved. Tuesday, a funeral service was held in Jackson County for 27-year-old Deputy U.S. Marshal Josie Wells. He was killed in the line of duty in Louisiana last week.

People from across the United States came to Wade Baptist Church to say their final goodbyes to a hometown hero. Wells grew up in a small community and went on to do big things, but never forgot where he came from.

"He was a man of dedication, of faith, a great love, and compassion," Director of the U.S. Marshals Stacia Hylton said.

"The love Josie Wells had for helping those in need was his calling," one family friend said.

"Josie will forever be in our hearts and we will forever be reminded of him. He has paid the ultimate price," said Wells' colleague.

The young deputy marshal had always dreamed of being in law enforcement, just like his father. He was living his dream until last week when he was shot and killed while serving a warrant to a double murder suspect.

"He knew well the risk involved in his work, but he did not hesitate to put his own life on the line in order to protect the country he loved," said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

The nation's top law enforcement official was among the dignitaries who traveled to South Mississippi to attend Wells' funeral. As Holder stood over the flagged draped casket, he shared condolences from President and First Lady Obama. He also took time to praise the four year veteran for wearing the badge proudly.

"Remember this true American hero not for how he lost his life, but for how he lived it-with faith, with compassion, and with the joy that only those who truly give, truly give, can ever really experience. This was a good and decent man-an example to us all," said Holder.

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Attorney General Eric Holder on Selma Alabama anniversary: #39;We will march on #39; - LoneWolf Sager(_)
Attorney General Eric Holder attended a Sunday church service commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civil rights marches in Selma, Ala. - LonWolf And Th Thr Muskadoggis(_)

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Attorney General Eric Holder says he will offer full resources in finding the perpetrators who shot two police officers in Ferguson, Mo. (Reuters)

A day after two police officers were shot in Ferguson, Mo., Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. forcefully denounced what he called the heinous and cowardly attacks, saying that the shooting of two police officers should not impact the progress the city has made in recent days.

What happened last night was a pure ambush, Holder said on Thursday afternoon. This was not someone trying to bring healing to Ferguson. This was a damn punk, a punk, who was trying to sow discord.

Holders remarks came as police in Ferguson are still investigating the shooting outside the Ferguson Police Departments headquarters early Thursday morning, which seriously injured two police officers. No suspects have been taken into custody, but police said they are questioning people in the area.

These are people who protect us, keep us safe. and they have the right, they have the right to come home at night, he said during remarks in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Seeing this attack last night kind of turned my stomach.

Holdersbrief statement Thursday was one of the last times he will speak publicly before stepping down as attorney general. His comments about the attack as cowardly is particularly noteworthy, because intentionally or not, it evokes language he gave in one of his first speechesin the position.

In a 2009 speech,Holder called the United States a nation of cowards because of how it failed to appropriately reckon with the countrys problematic racial history. These comments were controversial for many, but he defended them last year, saying again that the country was afraid of openly confronting racial issues.

On Thursday, Holder praised Fergusonsleadership for taking good faith steps to move in a new direction recently. Ferguson has parted ways this week with its police chief, city manager and municipal judge, three key figures who were named and criticized in a scathing Justice Department report that found widespread racial bias and predatory behavior in the citys police department and court system. When the report was released last week, Holder said it captured a highly toxic environment, defined by mistrust and resentment.

Make no mistake, we still have a long way to go to bring about the systemic change thats needed, Holder said Thursday. But I think the early indications have been positive.

Holder was speaking during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Justiceto announce cities that would work with the Justice Departments National Initiative for Building Community and Trust, which intends to help improve relationships between police officers and the communities they serve.

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