The Senate today confirmed former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel to serve as secretary of defense, ending a protracted confirmation process.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2013 - The Senate today confirmed former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel to serve as secretary of defense, ending a protracted confirmation process.
Hagel, a decorated Vietnam veteran, will be sworn in tomorrow, succeeding Leon E. Panetta who is retiring.
President Barack Obama today announced his nominations to serve as the next leaders of the Defense Department and Central Intelligence Agency.
At a White House news conference, Obama announced his selection of Chuck Hagel to be next defense secretary and John Brennan as the next CIA director.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2013 – President Barack Obama today announced his nominations to serve as the next leaders of the Defense Department and Central Intelligence Agency.
At a White House news conference, Obama announced his selection of Chuck Hagel to be next defense secretary and John Brennan as the next CIA director.