By KATHERINE PFLEGER SHRADER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Bernard Kerik, New York City's former top cop, withdrew his name from consideration to be President Bush's homeland security secretary, a victim of the embarrassing "nanny problem" that has killed the nominations of other prominent officials.
The surprise move late Friday sends Bush back in search of a Cabinet official to help guard the nation against another terrorist attack.
While assembling paperwork for his Senate confirmation, Kerik said he uncovered questions about the immigration status of a housekeeper-nanny that he employed. As homeland security secretary, Kerik would oversee the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
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