Chuck Hagel

The Senate Confirms Chuck Hagel As Secretary Of Defense

At last, the US Senate has confirmed President Obama's pick for Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, in a historically close 58 to 41 vote on Tuesday.

Chuck Hagel Secretary of Defense Confirmation Hearing Live Stream: Tough Questions By Sen. John McCain Over Iraq War

The Senate Armed Services Committee are questioning Chuck Hagel today as he seeks to be appointed as secretary of defense.

Obama Urges Patience Over Diversity of Cabinet Nominees, Hints Appointments of Minorities or Women; 'Daily Show' Weighs In: White House News Update (Video)

Republicans are chastising President Obama for the lack of diversity in his Cabinet appointments. Wait, what?

Chuck Hagel Secretary of Defense Nomination Fight Looms, Ashley Judd and Barney Frank Eye Senate Seats: Politics Daily Update

The Senate is on hiatus until after President Obama’s second inauguration, but they have plenty to think about.

Chuck Hagel Secretary of Defense Nomination Heads to Senate for Confirmation Fight: Senate Daily News Update

President Obama has officially sent the names of both Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to the Senate for confirmation as new Cabinet secretaries.

Chuck Hagel Secretary of Defense Nomination Becomes Official, Obama Picks Former Republican Senator to Head Department of Defense

After a flurry of speculation in the press, President Obama officially nominated former Republican senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.

Chuck Hagel Israel Comments and War Criticism Fuel Republican Opposition to Secretary of Defense Nomination

Senate Republicans signaled that they're willing to fight out Hagel's nomination, over what they consider to be weak commitment to Israel's security.

Obama to Nominate Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary This Week, Senate Vows to Fight: White House Daily Update - Sunday

While Republicans are settling in for a long fight over sequestration and the debt ceiling, President Obama has to fill several cabinet positions.

Chuck Hagel Defense Department Nomination Opposed by Former Rep and Senate Hopeful Barney Frank

Former Democratic House rep and future Senate hopeful Barney Frank says Chuck Hagel isn’t the right choice for Secretary of Defense.

Hagel Up for Defense Department, A Little Hurricane Relief Makes It Past the House: Daily Politics Update

Victims of Hurricane Sandy finally have their aid package approved by House Republicans, and a fight is brewing over the next Secretary of Defense.

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