Sebelius says has not discussed health post with Obama

[RiverStone]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, who administration officials say is the leading contender for U.S. health secretary, said on Monday she had not discussed the job yet with President Barack Obama.

Sebelius was in Washington this weekend and Monday to attend a governors' conference, and U.S. media had speculated that the occasion would be the perfect opportunity for Obama to meet with his fellow Democrat and talk about the health secretary post.

Sebelius told Reuters on the sidelines of the governors' conference on Monday that she had not spoken to Obama about her replacing former health secretary designee Tom Daschle, a former U.S. Senate Democratic leader, who bowed out because of tax problems.

"There have been a lot of great conversations with him (Obama). There have been no specific discussions about HHS (Health and Human Services)," she said.



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Sure wish Dr. Howard Dean was on President Obama's radar for HHS(like he is for many DUers!).

[happygoluckytoyou]

1. i think she would be a GREAT CHOICE...and another Dem with FED experience for the FUTURE party ! ! !

[depakid]

2. Sebelius needs to stay on course to be senator from Kansas

There are PLENTY of more knowledgeable and competent administrators to choose from across the country (excluding Dean, who's not a good fit for the position).

[shadowknows69]

3. Dr, Dean, paging Dr. Dean

WTF President Obama. You KNOW who the best choice is if you're true to your word about health care in this country.