Pentagon chief Hagel stepping down under pressure

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

WASHINGTON -- Under pressure from President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel submitted his resignation Monday amid White House concerns about his effectiveness and broader criticism from outside about the administration's Middle East crisis management.

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