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Daschle has opportunity to help repair health care challenges
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By JON M. HUNTER, Publisher
| 11/24/2008 |
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Our congratulations go to former Sen. Tom Daschle, who will become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration.
According to retired political science professor Bob Burns, Daschle appears to be the first South Dakotan to hold a Cabinet position.
After serving in Congress for 26 years, Daschle lost a re-election bid in 2004. He has stayed in Washington and close to the action in Congress. He has the energy and passion for public service and has a number of advantages heading into his new job.
First, his experience in Congress can't be minimized. He knows that any major action that he wants to propose must be passed by the Congress and signed by the president. Compromise is a frustrating way of governing, but Daschle knows it is necessary to bring members of both parties on board.
Second, his time as Senate Majority and Minority leader gives him the leadership cache necessary to gain respect of people in both the administration and Congress. Many other cabinets are headed by capable people, but don't have the instant credibility Daschle has.
Third, he has an understanding of health care issues in the United States, having studied it for years and recently published a book of possible solutions to current challenges. His proposals may or may not be the right ones, but he understands the issues involving skyrocketing costs, the uninsured and rural accessibility.
We're eager to see soon-to-be-Secretary Daschle bring his skills to his new position, and hopefully improve the current situation.Daschle has opportunity to help repair health care challenges
Our congratulations go to former Sen. Tom Daschle, who will become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration.
According to retired political science professor Bob Burns, Daschle appears to be the first South Dakotan to hold a Cabinet position.
After serving in Congress for 26 years, Daschle lost a re-election bid in 2004. He has stayed in Washington and close to the action in Congress. He has the energy and passion for public service and has a number of advantages heading into his new job.
First, his experience in Congress can't be minimized. He knows that any major action that he wants to propose must be passed by the Congress and signed by the president. Compromise is a frustrating way of governing, but Daschle knows it is necessary to bring members of both parties on board.
Second, his time as Senate Majority and Minority leader gives him the leadership cache necessary to gain respect of people in both the administration and Congress. Many other cabinets are headed by capable people, but don't have the instant credibility Daschle has.
Third, he has an understanding of health care issues in the United States, having studied it for years and recently published a book of possible solutions to current challenges. His proposals may or may not be the right ones, but he understands the issues involving skyrocketing costs, the uninsured and rural accessibility.
We're eager to see soon-to-be-Secretary Daschle bring his skills to his new position, and hopefully improve the current situation.
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