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Tax issues emerge in Daschle nomination (AP)

 
AP - The White House says "some tax issues" have emerged in connection President Barack Obama's nomination of Tom Daschle as health secretary. But a spokesman says the president is confident the former Senate Democratic leader will receive Senate confirmation. (link)

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