The Senate Finally Confirms Chuck Hagel
- By Dashiell Bennett
- Atlantic Wire
- February 26, 2013
- Comments
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., right, and his wife Lilibet, as they arrive at the Pentagon to be sworn-in as Secretary of Defense.
Cliff Owen/AP
Chuck Hagel has been confirmed as secretary of Defense, by a vote of 58 to 41.
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