Statement by CU on Tom Daschle as Health and Human Services Secretary

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Statement by Consumers Union on Tom Daschle as Health and Human Services Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- DeAnn Friedholm, Consumers Union’s campaign director for health care reform, made the following statement today in response to news reports that Tom Daschle had been chosen by President-elect Obama to serve as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services:

“Tom Daschle has been a leader on health care policy for a long time. Someone with his stature and clout, combined with his passion and expertise in health care, is an exciting choice. It’s a good sign that the Obama administration is serious about addressing the nation’s health care crisis.”

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