In a stunning setback for President Obama, Tom Daschle abruptly withdrew his nomination to become Secretary of Health and Human Services today, following an admission that he failed to pay about $140,000 in back taxes.
In a joint press release by Daschle, a former Senate minority leader from North Dakota, and Obama accepted his withdrawal "with sadness and regret."
"Tom made a mistake, which he has openly acknowledged. He has not excused it, nor do I," Obama said.
Dopo una sessione a porte chiuse della commissione Finanze del Senato, Daschle si è scusato e ha detto che il suo mancato pagamento delle imposte è stato involontario: "Mi scuso profondamente con Obama, con i miei colleghi e con l'intero popolo americano".
di Cirdan
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