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On Monday, President Obama announced Kathleen Sebelius (Secretary of Health and Human Services). “Kathleen Sebelius embodies such a commitment to bipartisan accomplishment,” said Obama. “As governor of Kansas, she inherited a billion-dollar deficit, but by eliminating waste and inefficiency while making smart choices, she balanced the state budget without raising taxes. And time and again, on energy and education, jobs and health care, she's bridged the partisan divide and worked with a Republican legislature to get things done for the people of Kansas.”

Since 2003, Sebelius has been a Governor. “Now, the decision to leave my job in Kansas as governor of the great Sunflower State is not easy,” said Sebelius. “But you, Mr. President, reminded me it's possible to help Kansas and help the United States at the same time. I can think of no great honor than to join you in this effort to transform our health care system and improve the lives of all Americans.”

Sebelius’ nomination is impressive. She epitomizes bipartisanship and compromise. She projects pragmatism and trust. Hopefully, she will not mirror Tom Daschle and Judd Gregg.

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