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Howard Dean For HHS Secretary
Global Basic Info Type: Common Interest - Politics Description: Barack Obama supporters who want Howard Dean to be nominated as the new Health And Human Services Secretary. Please invite more people to join! Members Displaying 8 of 617 members Sharon Mandy Mary  ...
Why Not Gingrich for HHS?
blogs.cqpolitics.com — Quick, name three past secretaries of HHS. Okay, two? One? Don't even know what HHS stands for? Don't worry, most Americans probably would fail this little quiz. If you passed, take your honors as a super geek. In normal times,... (more) Why Not Gingrich for HHS?
Sen. Harkin Backs Dean For HHS Secretary
huffingtonpost.com — The idea of nominating Howard Dean to head up the Department of Health and Human Services has the backing of at least one prominent national Democrat. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, who endorsed Dean's presidential campaign in 2004 and is rumored to be in ... (more) Sen. Harkin Backs Dean For HHS Secretary
Appoint Howard Dean to HHS!
facebook.com — Global Basic Info Type: Organizations - Political Organizations Description: We support Gov. Howard Dean MD as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Given his medical background, his support across the country, his background working with ... (more) Appoint Howard Dean to HHS!
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Ryan J. Davis: Howard Dean For HHS
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Dean, also a medical doctor, would be an inspired choice for secretary of Health and Human Services. His knowledge of the issues plus his openness to innovation make him uniquely qualified. Join us on Facebook in support of the good Doctor! ...

Who Will Replace Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services?
Politics Daily — Filed under: Democrats, Barack Obama, Ron Paul, Humor, Obama AdministrationWith the withdrawal of Health and Human Services nominee Tom Daschle (pictured here trying hard to finally get his eye-lasers to work) today, the field is wide open for this important post, and it's never too early to speculate about a replacement. I think we can rule out Willie Nelson and Wesley Snipes (I already sent the White House a "heads up," just in case), but after that, it's anybody's job. Usually, I go with either a jokey list, a serious list, or an outside the box list. This time, I'm going to mix 'em ...

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