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Obama admits he 'screwed up' nominations

Former Senator Tom Daschle pulled out Feb. 3 as President Barack Obama's pick for Health and Human Services secretary, citing growing criticism over his failure to fully pay $140,000 in taxes from 2005 through 2007. Obama, normally the picture of calm and confidence, apologized in a series of TV interviews following Daschle's withdrawal: "I screwed up,'' he declared. (AP)

Shukan ST: Feb. 13, 2009

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World News Obama admits he 'screwed up' nominations Former Senator Tom Daschle pulled out Feb. 3 as President Barack Obama's pick for Health and Human Services secretary, citing growing criticism over his failure to fully pay $140,000 in taxes from 2005 through 2007. Obama, normally the picture of calm and confidence, apologized in a series of TV interviews following Daschle's withdrawal: "I screwed up,'' he declared. (AP) Shukan ST: Feb. 13, 2009 (C) All rights reserved