FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Tuesday, November 19th, 2008 11PM
CONTACT: Brian Cook, (202) 225-3202

WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stark (D-CA) today released the following statement on the appointment of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to head the health care policy working group on the transition:

"Appointing Tom Daschle to lead the effort on health care speaks volumes about the importance the Obama Administration places on working with Congress to enact comprehensive health reform, and on managing our current health programs. Daschle’s experience on health care and his intimate knowledge of both the legislative process and players bodes well for all."