Petrou tapped to become HHS chief of staff

WASHINGTON A former aide of former Sen. Tom Daschle will become the new chief of staff for the Department of Health and Human Services, according to published reports.

Politico reported that Laura Petrou, who worked for the South Dakota Democrat for 20 years, will start the position this week.

Mark Childress has served in the position since January. Childress also previously worked for Daschle.