"Interference by the White House with the FDIC's standard procedures for dealing with distressed banks would be costly to those institutions insured by the Corporation," Issa noted. "Perhaps more problematic are allegations that Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein has agreed to contribute to the ShoreBank bailout as part of an effort to repair Goldman's damaged relationship with the White House. Considering that Goldman Sachs is currently the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation, it is important to avoid even the mere appearance that Mr. Blankfein is attempting to curry favor with the Administration by contributing money to save the White House's favorite community bank."