Click to read:Senators Criticize Cheney Cover-Up Jul 13, 2009
", I think the better question is why do Bush/Cheney hate democracy? by Livinontheedge July 12, 2009 4:32 PM PDT Sure he did........ Thats what all the big stink is about. They found a memo from Cheney ordering the CIA to not tell congress about the espionage he and Bush were unleashing on the american people. by stn_sage July 12, 2009 5:35 PM PDT Hayden and Bill Clinton are both the same. It depends what you mean by "is"! Sure! He says Congress was notified, but he doesn't denote individual... (CBS News)
Will It Be 'Ambassador Hagel?' May 25, 2009
Chuck Hagel, who had broken with President George W. Bush on the Iraqi War and never endorsed old friend and fellow Republican John McCain for President against Obama last year. I do not have anything specific on former Sen. (Human Events Online)
Baldwin apologizes for joke May 22, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. show coming to Warner Theatre on Sept. 11. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Right Reflections May 19, 2009
If critics such as these ever joined forces with a statesman like Chuck Hagel, we might see a change in the things that are speakable in our politics. It has been invigorating in the past few years to notice the first signs of a conservatism that is libertarian about civil rights as much as property rights; distrustful of the liberal state but not itself illiberal or the tool of bigotry; willing to speak of morals and religion but distrustful of compelled displays of piety; and hostile to any... (The American Conservative)
When Will the White House Respond to Sen. Sessions? May 18, 2009
When Will the White House Respond to Sen. When Will the White House Respond to Sen. (Human Events Online)
Obama selects Utah governor as China envoy May 17, 2009
by Michael D. Shear - May. 17, 2009 12:00 AM Washington Post. (AZCentral -- News)
Omaha mayoral contest has become a partisan affair May 10, 2009
He spent much of 2007 gearing up to run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Republican Chuck Hagel. But Daub withdrew from the race in September, just 11 days after entering and a few days after Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns resigned to seek the Republican nomination. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
his Nightline confession was a second edifice of lies May 9, 2009
But when Chuck Hagel opposes the surge it's an "informed decision". "I respect his views," says McCain. (Slate)
To be knave or brave? The choice tortures Hannity Apr 30, 2009
And IN THE ENTIRE GOP only Chuck Hagel and John McCain, both combat veterans, decried such revolting behavior. The only ones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bo Obama's trainer takes it all in stride Apr 29, 2009
Ted Kennedy and Chuck Hagel pepper her website, and she also has worked with the dogs of diplomats and media movers and shakers. But her work with Bo, the Portuguese water dog puppy that made his public debut April 13 after she handed the leash to the first family and watched from the distance, has kept her juggling e-mails, phone calls, client visits and classes at previously undreamed-of levels. (USA Today -- Life)
ALFRED EVANS: Realistic advice for U.S./Russia policy Apr 28, 2009
Chuck Hagel and Gary Hart, and its director was Dimitri Simes, the president of the Nixon Center. That report reflects the hard learning that our country has gone through during the past several years, which has taught us some harsh realities about the outside world. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Nelson Would Like To Make Tea For Some Republican Leaders Apr 17, 2009
During the middle of his second four-year term as governor, he ran against Republican Chuck Hagel for a Senate seat. Someone forgot to tell Nelson that no Nebraska governor had ever been elected to higher office when trying to do so in the middle of a term as the states chief executive. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Republicans, Dems already gearing up for elections Apr 12, 2009
Chuck Hagel when Mike Johanns, former governor and agriculture secretary, jumped in the race in 2007. Bruning has said he'd like to be governor or a senator some day. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pakistan ponders the price for peace Apr 9, 2009
In similar vein, a recent report by a task force of the Atlantic Council in the United led by former senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts stated, "We are running out of time to help Pakistan change its present course toward increasing economic and political instability, and even ultimate failure." The report, released in February, gave the Pakistani government six to 12 months before things went from bad to dangerous. Petraeus, the Central Command chief... (Asia Times Online)
COMMENT: It's Hell Next Door Apr 8, 2009
An Atlantic Council Report co-authored by senators John Kerry and Chuck Hagel warns: "We are running out of time to help Pakistan change from its present course towards increasing economic and political instability and even ultimate failure." The report gives Pakistan six to 12 months before the situation descends from bad to dangerous. The International Crisis Group alludes to radical Sunni groups simultaneously fighting internal sectarian jihads within Pakistan, regional jihads in Afghanistan... (India Times, India)
SOLUTIONS/ULLMAN: What to do about Afghanistan? Apr 5, 2009
Chuck Hagel and John Kerry concluded that Pakistan could overcome these dual crises without the need for our troops. Five billion dollars to $6 billion a year for several years above what is currently in the pipeline would redress the economic and security crises. (Insight on the News)
US-Russia ties on a new trajectory Apr 4, 2009
These included visits to Moscow by the US Under Secretary of State William Burns, former secretaries of state Henry Kissinger, George Schultz and James Baker, former secretary of defense William Perry, former national security advisor Brent Scowcroft, former senators Sam Nunn, Gary Hart and Chuck Hagel. Meanwhile, the Hart-Hagel Commission's report on "The Right Direction for US Policy Toward Russia", which was released on March 16, also became the talking point in the US-Russia discourses. (Asia Times Online)
Roger Cohen: The fierce urgency of peace Mar 26, 2009
The 10 signatories of both the four-page letter and the report include Volcker himself, former national security advisers Brent Scowcroft and Zbigniew Brzezinski, former senator Chuck Hagel, former World Bank president James Wolfensohn, former U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills, former congressman Lee Hamilton and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Pickering. My understanding is their thinking coincides in significant degree with that of both George Mitchell, Obama's Middle... (International Herald Tribune)
Neb. Sen. Johanns Gets Real Office, Leaves Trailer Mar 25, 2009
Senate office space is allocated based on seniority, and Johanns is a freshman senator _ he replaced fellow Republican Chuck Hagel, who didn't seek a third term. Johanns will move into the new space Wednesday after nearly three months in the trailer. (Newsmax)
Senior US Delegations Hope To 'Reset' US-Russia Relations Mar 22, 2009
Medvedev met earlier this month with another senior delegation, headed by former Democratic Senator Gary Hart, former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. That group was in town to present its own 30-page report of recommendations for improving relations. (EurasiaNet.org)
What's Behind Dick Cheney's New Attacks? Mar 21, 2009
Eric Rosenbach, a former staff member on the Senate Intelligence Committee and national-security adviser to Senator Chuck Hagel, said there was little evidence to suggest that the interrogation of terrorism suspects under the Bush Administration had led to information that helped prevent attacks on U.S. soil. "At the Intelligence Committee, we tried to test these claims, but the evidence was very, very tenuous," he said. (Time.com)
Ex-weapons inspector on lessons from Iraq Mar 18, 2009
Senator Ron Wyden, foreign affairs journalist Mark Danner, former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, counterinsurgency expertDavid Kilcullen **Plus master mixologist Dale DeGroff. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Details of AIG bonuses aren’t very soothing Mar 18, 2009
Chuck Hagel, R-NE, smacking down Cheney and the Rushpublicant party. Good stuff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Panel urges US collaboration with Moscow Mar 17, 2009
John Beyerle and Chuck Hagel watched ... The panel was headed by Gary Hart, a former Democratic senator from Colorado, and Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator from Nebraska. (Boston Globe)
Panel urges repair of Russian relations Mar 17, 2009
Chuck Hagel, a Republican, and Gary Hart, a Democrat, is a joint project of the Nixon Center, a Washington think tank, and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs of Harvard University. Describing current relations as "deeply troubled," the commission said, however, Moscow is not hostile to the United States, "at least not yet.". (USA Today -- News)
Panel: U.S., Russian relations 'deeply troubled' Mar 17, 2009
Panel: U.S., Russian relations 'deeply troubled. Commission says Moscow not hostile to America 'at least not yet. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Panel flags state of U.S.-Russia relations Mar 17, 2009
The panel was headed by Gary Hart, a former Democratic senator from Colorado, and Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator from Nebraska. Its members include two former national security advisers, Brent Scowcroft and Robert C. McFarlane; Sam Nunn, a former Georgia senator experienced in Russia issues; and Lee H. Hamilton, a former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. (International Herald Tribune)
Top officials urge dialogue with Hamas Mar 14, 2009
Along with Scowcroft, Volcker, and Brzezinski, who was national security adviser under President Jimmy Carter, signatories included former House International Relations Committee chairman Lee Hamilton, a Democrat; former United Nations ambassador Thomas Pickering from the first Bush administration; former World Bank president James Wolfensohn; former US trade representative in the Ford administration Carla Hills; Theodore Sorensen, former special counsel to President John F. Kennedy; and former... (Boston Globe)
Best Hot Dog vote! Mar 11, 2009
Where is the best place to get a hot dog in and around Atlanta. See all of the current nominations on the home page. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AP: Medvedev Upbeat Before Obama Meeting Mar 11, 2009
Among the Americans who met with Medvedev were Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel and former Senator Gary Hart, a Democrat. The two are co-chairs of the Commission on U.S. Policy toward Russia, which was established last year and includes Russia experts, former U.S. diplomats and others. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
How Obama Flatters Mar 10, 2009
Nebraska Republican Chuck Hagel was cited as a potential secretary of defense and secretary of state, but neither post seemed realistic. Many people hadn't heard of Evan Bayh until his name was floated for veep. (Slate)
Office says Johanns has left hospital Mar 7, 2009
He is in his first term replacing fellow Republican Chuck Hagel, who opted not to seek a third term. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
Sen. Hagel Accepts Visiting Professorship At UNO Mar 6, 2009
Chuck Hagel has accepted a special appointment to be a visiting professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where Hagel earned his bachelor's degree in 1971. The appointment means the 12-year senator will periodically visit campus to lecture, participate in forums and seminars and share his experience with faculty and students. (7 KETV Omaha)
No cancer found in Neb. Sen. Johanns' surgery Mar 4, 2009
Chuck Hagel, is expected to leave the hospital Wednesday and be back in his office by March 16. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
Power and Responsibility: Building International Order in an Era of Transnational Threats Mar 3, 2009
"Power and Responsibility offers timely, relevant, and responsible advice on America's future foreign policy. The authors address our need to strengthen our alliances and forge relationships based on common interests. Addressing twenty-first century challenges will require engaging the world with strong leadership and a twenty-first century frame of reference." -- Chuck Hagel. WASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As soon as he was sworn into office on January 20, 2009, President Barack... (PR Newswire)
Romney wins CPAC straw poll... Mar 1, 2009
The Note: Romney Tops Palin in 2012 Straw Poll. Washington's Original and Most Influential Tipsheet. (The Drudge Report)
Pakistan needs 'urgent' help Feb 27, 2009
"The stakes could not be higher, and [this] report could not be more timely,'' Kerry said. Kerry, who served as the working group's honorary co-chair along with former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, used the report to push for swift Congressional passage of a bill that would authorize $7.5 billion in non-military aid for Pakistan over the next five years. Co-sponsored with the ranking Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Lugar, the bill enjoys strong backing from President... (Asia Times Online)
Pakistan appeases US Feb 25, 2009
He made the aid plea with former Republican senator Chuck Hagel and said he would introduce the legislation with a sitting Republican, Richard Lugar. A congressional report on Monday said the United States had spent $12. (iAfrica.com)
National debt means bleak future for many Feb 25, 2009
Elizabeth Dole, John Sununu and Chuck Hagel, and supported by then chairman Richard Shelby ... " Phil wrote another reality denier speaks..Phil here is an excerpt from an article published last year. Read and enjoy.In 2005, the Senate Banking Committee, then under Republican control, adopted a strong reform bill, introduced by Republican Sens. Elizabeth Dole, John Sununu and Chuck Hagel, and supported by then chairman Richard Shelby. The bill prohibited the GSEs from holding portfolios, and gave... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Passing bills Feb 14, 2009
Former Nebraska Republican senator Chuck Hagel told Kaiser, "There's no shame anymore. . . . We've blown past the ethical standards; we now play on the edge of the legal standards." Hagel comes to believe that "money and its pursuit [have] paralyzed Washington. . . . Nothing truly important for the country [is] getting done.". Leon Panetta, a former member of Congress, chief of staff in the Clinton White House, and Obama's newly confirmed CIA director, says that "legalized bribery has become... (Boston Globe)
Wooten: Isakson makes right choice Feb 13, 2009
Common sense conservativism. The entry titled "Congratulations, Sen. Isakson," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
By Nearly 8-to-1, Voters Say Journalists Want Obama to Win Feb 8, 2009
" The other two Senators -- Chuck Hagel and Jack Reed -- told Petraeus they agreed with Obama. According to both Obama and Petraeus, the meeting -- which lasted twice as long as the usual congressional briefing -- ended agreeably. Petraeus said he understood that Obama's perspective was, necessarily, going to be more strategic. Obama said that the timetable obviously would have to be flexible. But the Senator from Illinois had laid down his marker: if elected President, he would be in charge.... (MediaResearch.org)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Feb 8, 2009
Chuck Hagel, the senator and Iraq war critic from Nebraska, also captured national TV time Monday to announce that he may announce a presidential campaign later this year. Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator who now plays a district attorney on "Law & Order," told Fox News on Sunday he might jump in. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Rasmussen: '55% Say Media Bias Bigger Problem than Campaign Cash' Feb 8, 2009
But political operatives like to keep that notion afloat, floating names of Republican Senator Chuck Hagel for Obama, or Joe Lieberman for McCain, just to push this bipartisan image. At the top of the first hour of Tuesday's The Situation Room on CNN, fill-in anchor Suzanne Malveaux led with Russia's invasion of Georgia and she cited how "Moscow responded with a show of military muscle that was reminiscent of the Cold War era." But 40 minutes later, CNN political analyst Bill Schneider contended... (MediaResearch.org)
NYT: Despite prestige, Senates allure fades Feb 7, 2009
Really, you just have to watch everything, said Chuck Hagel, the former Nebraska Republican senator who decided not to seek re-election last year after a flirtation with running for president. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
