Hagel confirmed as US Secretary of Defense

On Wednesday, Hagel will replace Leon Panetta.

Hagel confirmed as US Secretary of Defense

World Bulletin / News Desk

The US Senate confirmed on Tuesday Republican Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama's next US Secretary of Defense. He won his confirmation 85 votes to 41.

4 Republican Senators, Thad Cochran, Mike Johanns, Dick Shelby from Alabama and Rand Paul had been joined Democrats and voted for Hagel's confirmation.

On Wednesday, Hagel will replace Leon Panetta.

Güncelleme Tarihi: 27 Şubat 2013, 09:16
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