Secretary of Defense

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.

Women in Combat: Leon Panetta, Pentagon Lifts Ban on Women in Combat Roles in Press Conference Today (Live Stream)

The Pentagon announces an end to the ban on women in combat roles during a press conference today.

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.

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.

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