Mrs. Daschle On Monday, Senator Tom Daschle becomes the new Senate Majority Leader, and the most powerful Democrat in Washington. His wife, Linda Daschle, is a top Democratic lobbyist. Many lobbyists with familial ties to Congress often find themselves pursued by clients seeking special connections. Daschle says she strives to keep any ethical dliemmas at bay. But her husband's new power may bring new ethical challenges. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

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Mrs. Daschle

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On Monday, Senator Tom Daschle becomes the new Senate Majority Leader, and the most powerful Democrat in Washington. His wife, Linda Daschle, is a top Democratic lobbyist. Many lobbyists with familial ties to Congress often find themselves pursued by clients seeking special connections. Daschle says she strives to keep any ethical dliemmas at bay. But her husband's new power may bring new ethical challenges. NPR's Peter Overby reports.