The recent withdrawal of Tom Daschle from the Health and Human Services Secretary
position has sent President Obama reeling for a new candidate. Daschle withdrew his
nomination for the post after criticisms began to mount over his failure to pay more
than $130,000 in taxes. During the election President Obama promised the American
people change and Daschle’s credentials didn’t represent that promise. Therefore,
Sen. Daschle made the decision to step aside, saying “if 30 years of exposure to the
challenges inherent in our system has taught me anything, it has taught me that this
work will require a leader who can operate with the full faith of Congress and the
American people, and without distraction."
President Obama expressed confidence in the vetting process, the same process that
let Daschle and countless others fall through the cracks. Up to this point the vetting
process has been ineffective. It comes as no surprise that the candidates for the
Health and Human Services position will come under greater scrutiny due to the early
blunders of the administration.
One such candidate that will come under scrutiny is CI’s own Due Diligence. His
background in the healthcare industry lends itself to the position. Or does it? With a
closer look at Due’s background the President may discover that his accomplishments
are not what they seem. More specifically, if President Obama’s administration used
CI’s Cyber Investigation Inquiry, they would learn a lot of useful information that could
be used in determining whether Due is cut out for the Health and Human Services
Secretary position. The administration would learn that Due Diligence also operates
under the name “Bad Diligence” and that he has an interest in using drugs. Due
belongs to several groups including; we smoke weed, drugs are cool, and Bud
smokers unite! The administration would also find that Due defamed many of his
former co-workers on MySpace along with a blog in which he talks about negative
behavior that he’s engaged in at the workplace. Lastly, the cyber investigation would
exhibit many contradictions and fallacies regarding his resume and past work history.
In conclusion, if President Obama and his administration were to use the Cyber
Investigation for Due Diligence, it’s likely they would find that he is not the candidate
that they would be likely to nominate for the position.
In addition to the Cyber Investigation inquiry, Due will have to answer the 63 questions
on President Obama’s seven page questionnaire. The answers to these questions will
be scrutinized via the intense presidential vetting process which includes a FBI
background investigation. Private employers do not have the resources to implement
such a long and thorough vetting process. They also have stricter anti-discrimination
requirements amongst other federal and state human resources related legal
requirements.
The Cyber Investigation examines a subject’s online life and it can reveal how a
subject may follow a company’s IT protocol. The inquiry may also reveal illegal
activities or groups in relation to the subject that may harm the business’ reputation.
The Cyber Investigation may also reveal offensive postings and blogs made by the
subject that could jeopardize a company’s reputation. You can view Due’s Cyber
Investigation report at:
http://ciware.com/DueDiligenceCyberInvestigationSampleReport.pdf
Private employers can utilize CI’s background investigations services, which can
include the Cyber Investigation inquiry, to properly vet their candidates.
Daschle’s past pales in comparison to Due’s baggage. However, neither is qualified
for the Health and Human Services Secretary position. Fortunately, Obama appears
to have found a viable candidate in Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. “Though
she is expected to be confirmed, anti-abortion advocates have already begun to
denounce the appointment and pro-life members in the Senate are most likely to be
her main opposition,” states Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Kathleen_Sebelius.
Looks like Due will need to move on once again. But where to . . .
To Be Continued . . .
CREDIT WORTHY?
position has sent President Obama reeling for a new candidate. Daschle withdrew his
nomination for the post after criticisms began to mount over his failure to pay more
than $130,000 in taxes. During the election President Obama promised the American
people change and Daschle’s credentials didn’t represent that promise. Therefore,
Sen. Daschle made the decision to step aside, saying “if 30 years of exposure to the
challenges inherent in our system has taught me anything, it has taught me that this
work will require a leader who can operate with the full faith of Congress and the
American people, and without distraction."
President Obama expressed confidence in the vetting process, the same process that
let Daschle and countless others fall through the cracks. Up to this point the vetting
process has been ineffective. It comes as no surprise that the candidates for the
Health and Human Services position will come under greater scrutiny due to the early
blunders of the administration.
One such candidate that will come under scrutiny is CI’s own Due Diligence. His
background in the healthcare industry lends itself to the position. Or does it? With a
closer look at Due’s background the President may discover that his accomplishments
are not what they seem. More specifically, if President Obama’s administration used
CI’s Cyber Investigation Inquiry, they would learn a lot of useful information that could
be used in determining whether Due is cut out for the Health and Human Services
Secretary position. The administration would learn that Due Diligence also operates
under the name “Bad Diligence” and that he has an interest in using drugs. Due
belongs to several groups including; we smoke weed, drugs are cool, and Bud
smokers unite! The administration would also find that Due defamed many of his
former co-workers on MySpace along with a blog in which he talks about negative
behavior that he’s engaged in at the workplace. Lastly, the cyber investigation would
exhibit many contradictions and fallacies regarding his resume and past work history.
In conclusion, if President Obama and his administration were to use the Cyber
Investigation for Due Diligence, it’s likely they would find that he is not the candidate
that they would be likely to nominate for the position.
In addition to the Cyber Investigation inquiry, Due will have to answer the 63 questions
on President Obama’s seven page questionnaire. The answers to these questions will
be scrutinized via the intense presidential vetting process which includes a FBI
background investigation. Private employers do not have the resources to implement
such a long and thorough vetting process. They also have stricter anti-discrimination
requirements amongst other federal and state human resources related legal
requirements.
The Cyber Investigation examines a subject’s online life and it can reveal how a
subject may follow a company’s IT protocol. The inquiry may also reveal illegal
activities or groups in relation to the subject that may harm the business’ reputation.
The Cyber Investigation may also reveal offensive postings and blogs made by the
subject that could jeopardize a company’s reputation. You can view Due’s Cyber
Investigation report at:
http://ciware.com/DueDiligenceCyberInvestigationSampleReport.pdf
Private employers can utilize CI’s background investigations services, which can
include the Cyber Investigation inquiry, to properly vet their candidates.
Daschle’s past pales in comparison to Due’s baggage. However, neither is qualified
for the Health and Human Services Secretary position. Fortunately, Obama appears
to have found a viable candidate in Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. “Though
she is expected to be confirmed, anti-abortion advocates have already begun to
denounce the appointment and pro-life members in the Senate are most likely to be
her main opposition,” states Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Kathleen_Sebelius.
Looks like Due will need to move on once again. But where to . . .
To Be Continued . . .
CREDIT WORTHY?
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| DUE DILIGENCE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY |
DATE: MARCH 2009
COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATIONS LLC
