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Ethics and Accountability at the Obama White House
After yesterday's withdrawal of Tom Daschle as point man on healthcare reform, this was damage-control day at the Obama White House. But the big question was what went wrong. Also, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who was approved by a voice vote in the Senate, today made a dire prediction about California's future.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAfter yesterday's withdrawal of Tom Daschle as point man on healthcare reform, this was damage-control day at the Obama White House. But the big question was what went wrong. Also, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who was approved by a voice vote in the Senate, today made a dire prediction about California's future.
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After yesterday’s withdrawal of Tom Daschle as point man on healthcare reform, this was damage-control day at the Obama White House. But the big question was what went wrong. It wasn’t just Daschle who withdrew his nomination from the cabinet but also Nancy Killifer, who would have been the first chief compliance officer.
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On at least one issue, President Obama has reversed the Bush Administration by 180 degrees, a move that could be crucial for California. The new Energy Secretary, Stephen Chu, is a Californian, and today he made a stark prediction about California’s future.
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