Daschle for Health and Human Services

Tom Daschle To Also Oversee New White House Office Of Health Reform:

"'If we want to overcome our economic challenges, we must also finally address our health care challenge. I can think of no one better suited to lead this effort,' Obama said of Daschle.

Daschle's selection as secretary of Health and Human Services has been known for some time, but Obama made it official in a news conference. He said Daschle also will oversee a new White House Office of Health Reform."