Rath promises to suspend all private enterprise while in office

David Rath, the prime ministers' controversial nominee for the post of health minister has promised to suspend all his private enterprise activities during his time in public service. Mr. Rath was appointed deputy health minister last week after President Klaus refused to approve his nomination for the top job citing conflict of interest. The Prime Minister renominated him for the post on Friday, threatening legal action to push the appointment through. A lightening survey indicates that the majority of Czechs support President Klaus' argument. Mr. Rath has said he would suspend his chairmanship of the Czech Medical Chamber for the duration, if he were appointed to the post of health minister.