hagel

Hagel sworn-in as Secretary of Defense, with sequester looming

Katie Schubert — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:08:51 +0000

A Nebraska native, UNO graduate and Vietnam War veteran is now the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and he comes in to the position at a time when the Defense Department faces major budget cuts.

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Katie Schubert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:18:25 +0000

Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel will be the next Secretary of Defense.

One of Nebraska's U.S. Senators to vote no on Hagel confirmation

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:28:39 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer says she will vote against Chuck Hagel to be the next defense secretary.

Hagel questioned about Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Defense budget

Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:43:17 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John McCain is tangling with Chuck Hagel over his past statements about the Iraq war. The Arizona Republican says that his dissatisfaction Hagel's answers could affect whether he votes for or against the former Republican senator who is President Barack Obama's choice for secretary of defense.