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Hagel finally confirmed (Original Post)
Siwsan
Feb 2013
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Cleita
(75,480 posts)1. One down. TG.
What's next?
gateley
(62,683 posts)2. They're covering it on MSNBC now too.
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Siwsan
(26,268 posts)6. I admit I'm thrilled that a former enlisted military veteran is now Sec of Def
I think he's the very first. I am so hoping that having two high profile and admirable veterans as Hagel and Kerry in such high office will be a very positive thing for our returning troops. Quite a contrast to McCain and Graham. High profile, yes. Admirable? Hell no.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)7. Agreed all points. Moving forward in a different direction.
rdharma
(6,057 posts)4. Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi!
Oooooops!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)8. Wonder what the next faux scandal will be...
rdharma
(6,057 posts)9. "next faux scandal"
New talking points will soon be announced by Rush Limpbone!
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