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Hagel swears in as defense chief after bruising confirmation battle

Chuck Hagel

Decorated Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel was sworn in as U.S. defense secretary on Wednesday after a bruising Senate confirmation battle, and promised to renew old U.S. alliances and forge new ones without attempting to "dictate" to the world.

 

Senate Ends Hagel Filibuster, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Chuck Hagel

With a 71-to-27 vote, the Senate has cleared the way for Chuck Hagel’s confirmation as defense secretary, despite complaints from Republicans about his readiness for the job.

 

Senate GOP blocks Hagel vote for now

Chuck Hagel

Republicans have, for now, blocked Chuck Hagel's nomination to become defense secretary.

 

McConnell: Senate GOP could filibuster Hagel

Mitch McConnell

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Saturday that there's a chance Republicans will filibuster former Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel's nomination as secretary of defense. "Sen. Hagel did not do a very good job before the Armed Services committee," McConnell said. "I think the opposition to him is intensifying. Whether that means he will end up having to achieve 60 votes or 51 is not clear yet." McConnell did not say how he planned to vote.

 

Obama Expected to Select Hagel for Defense Post

Barack Obama

The nomination of Chuck Hagel, which could come as early as Monday, is already encountering opposition because of his stand on Israel and his comments about an ambassador who was gay.

 

Chuck Hagel may have tough road to Pentagon job

Chuck Hagel

Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, possibly President Obama's top choice for Defense secretary, is drawing fire for his positions on Israel, Iraq and gay rights.

 

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