Hagel Nominated as Defense Secretary Pick for Obama
President Obama plans to nominate Chuck Hagel, a 66 year old Vietnam veteran and former Nebraska senator, for defense secretary. The pick faces early GOP opposition and questions over Israel and Iran, with Senate confirmation likely to be contentious.
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Hagel Profile Reflects Military Service and Washington Roles
Charles Timothy Hagel, born October 4 1946, a Vietnam veteran and former U S senator, has held roles from investment banking to defense policy. He co founded Vanguard Cellular and led Collins Hagel Clarke while advising on the State Department and Pentagon budgets.
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GOP divides widen as budget fights split South and nation
Fiscal battles reveal a rift in the Republican Party with Southern lawmakers opposing a budget deal while non Southern Republicans back it. The split follows Boehner postponing a disaster relief vote for Superstorm Sandy victims and could affect GOP appeal ahead of 2014 midterms and 2016 presidential bids.
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Assad vows to fight on amid calls for dialogue in Syria
Assad addressed a Damascus audience at the Opera House declaring no dialogue with "murderous criminals" and vowing to continue the battle until no terrorist remains, signaling no compromise as the civil war narrows his grip on power.
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