AP: Daschle Also to Oversee New Health Reform Office

From the Associated Press: Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle will pull double duty in the Obama administration, where he will serve not only as the Health and Human Services secretary but also oversee a new White House Office of Health Reform.

A Democratic official familiar with the plans — to be announced Thursday in Chicago — said the additional appointment makes it clear that Daschle will coordinate efforts within the administration to overhaul the nation's health care system.

"He will be the White House's voice on this critical issue," said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the development.

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