by Associated Press
Published: Tue, January 06, 2009 - 4:40 pm CST
Last Updated: Tue, January 06, 2009 - 4:42 pm CST
WASHINGTON (AP) - CNN says President-elect Barack Obama hasapproached its medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, to be the
country's next surgeon general.
The cable news network said Tuesday that it has kept Gupta from
reporting on health care policy and other matters involving the
incoming Obama administration since learning he was under
consideration for the post.
Gupta hosts "House Call" on CNN and also is a correspondent
for CBS.
The surgeon general typically isn't heavily involved in shaping
an administration's policy, but it can be a very effective bully
pulpit. Past surgeons general have proved instrumental in battling
tobacco and AIDS.
Having a person comfortable on television could perhaps elevate
the now relatively obscure position, and be helpful for Obama, who
is personally very health conscious.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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