The Washington Post 's online service , washingtonpost.com , first reported that Gupta had been offered the job , traditionally the U.S. top spokesman on matters of public health .
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The Washington Post 's online service , washingtonpost.com , first reported that <m> Gupta </m> had been offered the job , traditionally the U.S. top spokesman on matters of public health .
President-elect Barack Obama has asked neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta to be U.S. surgeon general , a senior Democrat said on Tuesday .
Gupta has been `` the Obama team 's first choice '' for the job , which would make the TV personality America 's top doctor , said the Democrat who is familiar with efforts by Obama to staff his pending administration .
The Washington Post 's online service , washingtonpost.com , first reported that <m> Gupta </m> had been offered the job , traditionally the U.S. top spokesman on matters of public health .