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Updated November 28, 2009

Lawmaker Calls for Review of Secret Service After Party Crashing Incident

AP

A New York lawmaker has called for a review of the Secret Service after a Virginia couple was able to get into Tuesday's White House state dinner.

WASHINGTON -- A New York lawmaker says he wants a review of the Secret Service after a Virginia couple was able to get into Tuesday's White House state dinner uninvited.

Democratic Rep. Edolphus Towns says the party crashing "compromised the safety and security of the president" and undermined the nation's confidence in the agency.

The couple was photographed up close with President Barack Obama, shaking hands and speaking with him at the function.

Towns has asked for a briefing on the matter next week.

The Secret Service says it was "deeply concerned and embarrassed" that Michaele and Tareq Salahi were able to get in without an invite. The agency has acknowledged its officers never checked whether the two were on the guest list before letting them in.

Bravo Media has confirmed that Michaele Salahi is being considered as a participant in the upcoming "The Real Housewives of D.C."

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