Republican's gird for a fight over Hagel at Pentagon

Posted by magix | Jan 6, 2013 | Featured, Politics | 0 |

Instead of Michele Flournoy, Obama leans to Chuck Hagel[Photo The Atlantic]

Republicans gird for battle over Hagel at Pentagon (via AFP)

Comments from Republican lawmakers on Sunday presaged a fierce confirmation battle for the man US President Barack Obama is reportedly about to nominate as his defense secretary: Chuck Hagel. Obama has decided he wants the 66-year-old former Republican senator to succeed Leon Panetta at the Pentagon…

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When my oldest son, a Marine, left for war and crossed the border from Kuwait into Iraq in March 2003 I started writing my conscience. After two tours that young combat veteran’s mother is now an ardent peace activist and advocate for social, environmental and economic justice. MGx has matured since those early vents and ramblings and now covers relevant and important local and regional matters in addition to national and global affairs.

Republican's gird for a fight over Hagel at Pentagon

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