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Obama names Kathleen Sebelius as choice for HHS

02-Mar-2009

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President Barrack Obama has named Kansas Govoner Kathleen Sebelius as his choice for US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary.

Sebelius’ nomination, which will be formally announced later this afternoon, follows the withdrawal of previous first pick, former Senator Tom Daschle, after questions were raised about his tax situation.

According to a report in the UK’s Financial Times, Sebelius is considered a moderate capable of working across party lines, which is considered a key criterion for the HHS role. Prior to the nomination she was thought to be a potential vice-presidential candidate.