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Daschle withdraws his nomination for HHS Secretary.

Wonk Room found this 2/3/2009 on thinkprogress.org

Former senator Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary, after it was revealed he failed to pay over $100,000 in taxes. In a statement, Daschle vowed that he “will not be a distraction” from the fight for health care reform. Just ...