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Siwsan

(26,267 posts) Tue Feb 26, 2013, 06:09 PM Feb 2013

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Hagel finally confirmed

Just announced on C-Span

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Hagel finally confirmed (Original Post) Siwsan Feb 2013 OP

One down. TG. Cleita Feb 2013 #1

They're covering it on MSNBC now too. gateley Feb 2013 #2

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I admit I'm thrilled that a former enlisted military veteran is now Sec of Def Siwsan Feb 2013 #6

Agreed all points. Moving forward in a different direction. freshwest Feb 2013 #7

Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi! rdharma Feb 2013 #4

Wonder what the next faux scandal will be... freshwest Feb 2013 #8

"next faux scandal" rdharma Feb 2013 #9

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Cleita

(75,480 posts)

1. One down. TG.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 06:10 PM

Feb 2013

What's next?

gateley

(62,683 posts)

2. They're covering it on MSNBC now too.

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Tue Feb 26, 2013, 06:10 PM

Feb 2013

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Siwsan

(26,267 posts)

6. I admit I'm thrilled that a former enlisted military veteran is now Sec of Def

Reply to matwilson (Reply #3)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 07:28 PM

Feb 2013

I think he's the very first. I am so hoping that having two high profile and admirable veterans as Hagel and Kerry in such high office will be a very positive thing for our returning troops. Quite a contrast to McCain and Graham. High profile, yes. Admirable? Hell no.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

7. Agreed all points. Moving forward in a different direction.

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Tue Feb 26, 2013, 09:48 PM

Feb 2013

rdharma

(6,057 posts)

4. Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi!

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 07:03 PM

Feb 2013

Oooooops!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

8. Wonder what the next faux scandal will be...

Reply to rdharma (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 09:49 PM

Feb 2013

rdharma

(6,057 posts)

9. "next faux scandal"

Reply to freshwest (Reply #8)

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 10:07 PM

Feb 2013

New talking points will soon be announced by Rush Limpbone!

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