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Hagel Sworn In As SECDEF

Julie Samuel

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

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Hagel Sworn In As SECDEF

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

The Senate voted 58-41 Tuesday night to confirm Chuck Hagel as the 24th U.S. defense secretary, ending a month-long campaign by Republicans to derail the nomination of their once-outspoken former colleague. Hagel, a former GOP senator and Vietnam veteran, was sworn in as head of the Department of Defense Wednesday during a private ceremony with his family and immediate office staff. Hagel’s confirmation previously was delayed on Feb. 14 by Republicans annoyed with their former colleague on multiple fronts, including his outspoken…

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