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February 3, 2009

Daschle Apologizes for Failing to Pay Taxes
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Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Tom Daschle has apologized
to Senate leaders for failing to pay $128,000 in taxes. In a letter, the
former Senate Majority Leader wrote, “I am deeply embarrassed and
disappointed by the errors that required me to amend my tax returns. I
apologize for the errors.” Daschle is scheduled to meet with the Senate
Finance Committee today.



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