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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Obama's Nominee To Lead TSA Withdraws


He admits giving inconsistent answers to Congress over old reprimand

WASHINGTON
- President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Transportation Security Administration withdrew his name Wednesday.

In a statement, Erroll Southers said he was pulling out because his nomination had become a lightning rod for those with a political agenda.

Obama tapped Southers, a former FBI agent, to lead the TSA in September but his confirmation has been blocked by Republican Sen. Jim DeMint, who says he was worried Southers would allow TSA employees to engage in collective bargaining with the government.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

A lightening rod for those with a political agenda?
His whole appointment is part of a political agenda!
Give me a break!

Anonymous said...

One less communist in the administration. Then again, maybe I should see who the next esteemed nominee is before I make that assumption.

Anonymous said...

does not "inconsistent" answers mean HE LIED?