Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel has won confirmation as Secretary of Defense.
Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel has won confirmation as Secretary of Defense. Brent Martin has the story. . .
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After a week-long delay, the Senate confirms former Senator Chuck Hagel 58-to-41...the narrowest margin for any Defense Secretary on record.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin of Michigan notes Hagel will be the first former enlisted soldier and first Vietnam War veteran to become Defense Secretary. . .
Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan, chairman, Armed Services Cmte; "here at home"
Nebraska senators split on Hagel; Johanns votes for with Fischer voting against.
Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense.
Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, notes that Hagel is the first former enlisted man and first Vietnam veteran to serve as Secretary of Defense. Levin tells colleagues that background gives Hagel an invaluable perspective. . .
Levin; "need and deserve"
The Senate voted 58-to-41 to confirm Hagel as Defense Secretary.
Senator Johanns voted for Hagel. Senator Fischer voted against.
He succeeds Leon Panetta.
Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel will serve as the nation's next Secretary of Defense.
After fellow Republicans ended their filibuster of his confirmation, Hagel was confirmed on a 58-to-41 vote.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, tells colleagues Hagel has a tough task ahead. . .
Levin; "residual force"
The vote for Hagel came shortly after the Senate voted to end a Republican-led filibuster against Hagel. Hagel replaces Leon Panetta.
Senator Johanns supported Hagel. Senator Fischer voted against him.
Another Nebraskan will serve in the cabinet.
Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense. Current Senator Mike Johanns served as Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin of Michigan urges colleagues to confirm Hagel before the voting began. . .
Levin; "do exactly that"
The 58-to-41 vote in favor of Hagel came after his fellow Republicans held up the vote for a week.
Senator Johanns voted in favor of Hagel. Senator Fischer voted against.
BONUS CUT:
Levin discusses more problems that will face Hagel as Secretary of Defense. . .
Levin; "and North Africa"
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
