Congressional Republicans called for an investigation into perks President Obama handed out to top Democratic donors following a report in The Washington Times that the party's money men got VIP access to the White House, private briefings from administration advisers, and invitations to important speeches and town-hall meetings.

"If the White House is trading access to official functions or titles for political contributions, it is not just tawdry, it is illegal," said Michael Steel, spokesman for House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican...