Representative Steven King (R) Iowa has a point, although he did bring it forth in a very melodramatic fashion.In a committee meeting concerning the budget of the FBI, King proposed that $1 million be allocated to finish the federal investigation of Representative Alan Mollohan (D) 1st district. Although he did not mention Mollohan by name, his description left no illusion to whom he referred.
In a sense it was a cheap political ploy to return Mollohan's name to the news to counter the investigation of Republican Senator Ted Stevens, but it does raise a real problem. West Virginia's voters need to know the truth about their congressman. Mollohan himself would probably sleep better with closure, if he is indeed not guilty. Long drawn out investigations of public officials either destroy the reputation of the innocent or perpetuate mistrust of a government system that allows criminals to keep office. Although Mollohan acted correctly in recusing himself from deliberations concerning the Department of Justice, the cloud remains in place until the investigation reaches a conclusion.
The next congressional elections are coming up quickly. Voters, potential candidates, and the incumbent himself need to know where this investigation is going. The First District deserves nothing less than the truth on this matter as quickly as possible.
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