15 Republican Senators sent a letter to the White House Thursday urging President Barack Obama to withdraw his nomination of Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary.
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Poll: Hagel’s Disapproval Rating Rises
A new Pew Research survey out today shows that Hagel’s unfavorability rating has climbed 11 points in the past month.
Sequester Would Sideline Thousands Of DoD Civilian Employees
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had the unenviable job today of informing hundreds of thousands of his civilian employees that they could be furloughed if the sequester takes effect on March 1.
Gen. John Allen Retiring
Gen. John Allen, who until recently served as the head of coalition forces in Afghanistan, will retire from the military. Allen was poised to take on the role as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO.
GOP Stalls Hagel Confirmation
Senate Democrats failed Thursday to secure the 60 votes needed to override Republican efforts to deny Chuck Hagel, the administration’s nominee to be Defense Secretary, from receiving an up or down vote.
Opposition To Hagel Frustrates White House
“We need our new secretary of defense in place,” said Deputy spokesman Josh Earnest.
Panetta Honors Hillary Clinton
In a ceremony at the Pentagon, Panetta heralded Clinton for her strong sense of pragmatism and efforts to enhance cooperation between the State Department and the Pentagon.
Hagel Nod Passes Armed Services Committee
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Tuesday to allow Chuck Hagel’s nomination as Defense Secretary proceed. In a clear party line vote, all 14 Democrats on the committee backed Hagel while 11 Republicans voted against. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) declined to cast his vote either way. Hagel’s nomination will now go to the full Senate, [...]
Poll: Majority Of Americans Back Drone Strikes
While the use of drones has sparked controversy following the release of a White House memo legally justifying the use of the unmanned military aircrafts against American citizens believed to be terrorists, a new Pew Poll shows that the publicly broad backs their use.
Pentagon Extending Some Military Benefits To Same Sex Couples
Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Monday that the Defense Department will provide a number of benefits to the domestic partners of service members in same-sex relationships.
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