After a confirmation process marred by petty politics and a historic filibuster, Chuck Hagel has been confirmed by the Senate to be our next Secretary of Defense.
(Photo: The Washington Post)
He will no doubt be busy right away with the potential defense cuts in the sequester. Also, the drawing down of troops in Afghanistan will present its own challenges.
I was also glad to see that Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) voted to confirm Hagel. Johanns replaced Hagel as senator for Nebraska when Hagel didn't run for re-election. Johanns was Governor of Nebraska when Hagel was Senator. I'd guess that gave him a unique perspective on Hagel.
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