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google.com - 2/3/2009
The Associated Press: Daschle faces more questions in nomination bid
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7 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Tom Daschle's former Democratic colleagues were rallying to his defense after he met behind closed doors with the Senate Finance Committee to discuss problems with back taxes and potential conflicts of interest, but lawmakers promised he will face more questions. ...
breitbart.com - 2/3/2009
Daschle withdraws as nominee for HHS secretary
— breitbart.com — Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination to be Health and Human Services secretary. That's according to a joint White House statement from President Barack Obama and his former... (more) Daschle withdraws as nominee for HHS secretary

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Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination
blogs.abcnews.com - 2/3/2009
Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination
— blogs.abcnews.com — Tom Daschle and his team went to bed last night believing they had had a good day after a horrible weekend. Monday's Senate Finance Committee meeting was not easy. (Ranking Republican Chuck Grassley pushed Daschle hard on his relationship with... (more) Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination

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foxnews.com - 2/3/2009
Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary - First 100 Days of ...
— foxnews.com — Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for health and human services secretary, after fielding mounting criticism over his failure to pay more than $130,000 in taxes.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" ... (more) Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health and Human ...

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Vicious Rumor in Washington That Judd Gregg Has Paid All His Taxes
Politics Daily — ... ? Didn't he skip taxes on a car & driver service and claim improper charity deductions, like Tom Daschle? And then ...

Daschle withdraws his nomination for HHS Secretary.
Think Progress — ... Former senator Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary, after it was revealed he failed to pay over $100,000 in taxes.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. ...

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