Republicans hammer defense nominee Hagel

Friday, February 1, 2013

WASHINGTON -- Republican senators hammered former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel at his confirmation hearing Thursday on issues ranging from Israel and Iran to his support for a group that advocates the elimination of nuclear weapons. With most Democrats in his corner, an unflustered Hagel seems headed for approval as defense secretary.

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