BATF Chief Won't Go

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives chief, Kenneth E. Melson, will not step down and is eager to testify before Rep. Darrell Issa and his House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The committee is investigating the botched undercover operation "Fast and Furious" where some 1700 AK-47 rifles were smuggled into Mexico.
"He is saying he won't go," said one source close to the situation, who asked for anonymity because high-level discussions with Melson remained fluid. "He has told them, 'I'm not going to be the fall guy on this.' "
Added a second source, who also requested anonymity: "He's resisting. He does not want to go."
Melson has an open invitation to appear on Capitol Hill. So far, he has not been given Justice Department approval to appear before Congress.