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POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday, February 2, 2009

 

Published 2/2/2009 by emilyes at CNN Political Ticker

CNN: Daschle says he is 'deeply embarrassed' over tax issues President Barack Obama's choice to oversee health care reform in his administration expressed regret Monday to Senate leaders over tax issues that are dogging his nomination. CNN: McConnell: GOP senator wouldn't necessarily take Cabinet post U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg won't take the job of commerce secretary in the [...] (link)

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