tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/3/2009
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Well, the Daschle nomination is no more. He's withdrawn his name which is in keeping with the idea that Obama would not actually have to fire him. We're still sorting out details on what happened between Obama's endorsement yesterday and the predictions of the likes of myself and George ...
foxnews.com - 2/3/2009
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foxnews.com —
Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health
and human services secretary, after fielding mounting criticism over
his failure to pay more than $130,000 in taxes. President Obama stood by Daschle Monday, telling reporters that he "absolutely" ...
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Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human ...
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 2/3/2009
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Daschle Out
Talking Points Memo —
The White House is confirming that Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination as secretary of HHS.
Matt Cooper has more.
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When Black Friday comes
Balloon Juice —
... for Obama yet. The Daschle withdrawl (which I’m glad to see) will be discussed endlessly for the next 68 hours or so. And we’ll see another two days of approving coverage of the ...
Tom Daschle Withdraws His Nomination To HHS
The Democratic Daily —
... according to a joint White House statement from President Barack Obama and his former nominee.
Obama said Tuesday he accepted the withdrawal “with sadness and regret.” Daschle has been battling for his nomination since it was disclosed he failed to pay more than $120,000 in taxes.
He said he’s withdrawing because he’s not a leader who has the full faith of Congress and will be a distraction.
Matt Cooper of TPM has more informed commentary.
From MSNBC: Apparently the withdrawal caused by ...
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yglesias.thinkprogress.org 11/20/2008 —
It doesn’t come as a shock to see that Tom Daschle will be tapped as HHS Secretary . The more interesting news is the notion that Daschle “will also reportedly be given a policy portfolio that stretches beyond the department in order ...
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maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com 2/4/2009 —
From Bruce Kesler. I no longer will term him "guest poster" because he seems to be turning into a regular.
Above the law? Thank you Mr. Daschle.
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