But Daschle's dual role as Democratic strategist and "senior policy adviser at global law firm DLA Piper, which he joined recently, prompted critics to question whether it was appropriate for him to be on the inside. "Daschle, as a former Senate majority leader, knows a thing or two about both, the aide said. "His integrity is unquestioned, and he remains a good strategist and thinker on these issues. |
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Margaret Bassett passed away August 21, 2011. She was a treasured member of the Opednews.com editorial team for four years.
Margaret Bassett--OEN editor--is an 89-year old, currently living in senior housing, with a lifelong interest in political philosophy. Bachelors from State University of Iowa (1944) and Masters from Roosevelt University (1975) help to unravel important requirements for modern communication. Early introduction to computer science (1966) trumps them. It's payback time. She's been "entitled" so long she hopes to find some good coming off the keyboard into the lives of those who come after her.