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Published 11/20/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

The former senator will be the secretary of Health and Human Services. Observers say the move shows Obama is determined to overhaul healthcare. > Signaling his commitment to take on the thorny challenge of refashioning American healthcare, President-elect Barack Obama has asked former Sen. Tom Daschle to be secretary of Health and Human Services, placing a political ally with vast Capitol Hill experience at the forefront of the debate. (link)

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