PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The tax problems of three of U.S. President Barack Obama's choices for top jobs had little impact on his public support, a Gallup Poll indicated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. Senate committee delayed action Thursday on Rep. Hilda Solis's nomination for labor secretary after learning her husband had income tax problems.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Tom Daschle has bit the dust for the second time in four years: The former Senate majority leader has been forced to withdraw his nomination as secretary of health and human services, just four years after his shock defeat for re-election as Democratic senator from South Dakota.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. senators' reaction to a former colleague deciding to remove himself as the health and human services nominee ranged from relief to disappointment.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama stands by his vetting process despite two nominees withdrawing their names because of tax issues, the White House said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday said taming entitlement programs will be part of the process in trimming the nation's budget deficit.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday said the world should not interpret his lack of comment on the Gaza situation as lack of concern.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday said any economic stimulus package must have an immediate impact as well as lay the groundwork for future growth.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday selected former Treasury official Nancy Killefer as the nation's first chief performance officer.