For congressional Dems, Gannon/Guckert still percolating

The national media remains frustratingly disinterested in a story flush with intrigue — CIA secrets, White House malfeasance, hidden identities, even male prostitution — but congressional Dems are still looking for answers.

For two weeks, several Democratic members of Congress have pressed the White House, the Secret Service, the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security for information about just how GOPUSA/Talon News reporter James Guckert was able to attend briefings and presidential press conferences for two years under the alias James Gannon, on behalf of an openly partisan organization. Guckert has also been linked to sex sites and a male escort operation.

Today, ranking members for House committees on Rules, Judiciary, Government Reform, Homeland Security and Ways and Means submitted a Resolution of Inquiry, which would require the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security to turn over all documentation regarding Guckert’s access to the White House day after day for two years.

“We cannot allow the White House to stonewall the United States Congress and the American people on an issue of such importance,” said Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY). “Every day more questions are raised and so far, the White House is not providing any answers. We intend to find out what the White House is hiding.”

Through their Resolution of Inquiry, the Dems would put the issue before the House Judiciary Committee, which would be required to consider the motion within 14 legislative days. Unless committee Republicans block the resolution, which they almost certainly will, the measure would go to the House floor. Keep your fingers crossed.