News Alert: Hagel confirmed as defense secretary

Hagel confirmed as defense secretary

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 5:12:15 PM National News Alert Hagel confirmed as defense secretary Chuck Hagel won confirmation Tuesday to become defense secretary over objections to his views on Middle East security and the administration's handling of an attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya. On a 58 to 41 vote, the Senate confirmed the former GOP senator, ending a nearly two-month battle that included a temporary filibuster launched almost two weeks ago. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/hagel-clears-filibuster-hurdle-is-set-for-confirmation/2013/02/26/589b3fa6-8030-11e2-a350-49866afab584_story.html?hpid=z1 Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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