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Daschle Could Be a Boost to Obama's Health Care Agenda
Daschle Could Be a Boost to Obama's Health Care Agenda
As Obama's reported pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, the former South Dakota senator returns to an issue that has long been his passion
TOM DASCHLE: HEALTH CZAR.
TOM DASCHLE: HEALTH CZAR.
prospect.org — CNN is reporting that Tom Daschle will not only be Health and Human Services Secretary, but also... health reform czar under the Obama administration. This is huge news, and the clearest evidence yet that Obama means to pursue comprehensive health ... (more) TOM DASCHLE: HEALTH CZAR.
Daschle to Be Health Secretary
Daschle to Be Health Secretary
online.wsj.com — Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle accepted Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.... (more) Daschle to Be Health Secretary
Daschle the choice for Health and Human Services
Daschle the choice for Health and Human Services
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — CHICAGO (CNN) — Three sources close to the transition and in a position to know tell CNN... that former Sen. Tom Daschle is President-elect Barack Obama's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services and the former Senate Majority Leader has ... (more) Daschle the choice for Health and Human Services
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