Defense Secretary
Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary: The Jury’s Still Out
July 22 by Mike O'BrienChuck Hagel’s nomination as Defense Secretary caused something of a stir back in January. Many on Capitol Hill believed he would be too soft on Iran and questioned statements he had made in...
Hagel Takes a Pay Cut in Show of Solidarity With DoD Workers
April 03 by Mike O'BrienDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel is taking a pay cut in an act of solidarity with up to 750,000 civilian Pentagon workers who face the prospect of furloughs. Pentagon spokesman George Little announce...
After his Bitter Confirmation Fight, the Real Nightmare Begins for Hagel
February 26 by Mike O'BrienHis nomination battle was hardly plain sailing, but now Chuck Hagel has been sworn in as the new Defense Secretary the real headaches begin for the decorated Vietnam War veteran. Mr. Hagel took t...
Chuck Hagel: The big guns come out to back the would-be Defense Secretary
January 15 by Mike O'BrienAmid widespread criticism of his nomination as Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel is also receiving some top-level backing in his bid to succeed Leon Panetta in the role. New York Democrat Sen. Ch...