File photo of former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle applauds during the 2008 Democratic National Convention...
Former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) applauds during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, in this August 27, 2008 file photograph. U.S. president-elect Barack Obama has chosen the former U.S. Senate Democratic leader Daschle to be Health and Human Services secretary, CNN reported on November 19, 2008 citing sources close to Obama's transition team. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (UNITED STATES)