Articles about Chuck Hagel

27 February 2013
Chuck Hagel confirmed as US Defence Secretary despite past anti-gay remarks 2 Having faced criticism over his previous homophobic views, the US Senate has confirmed Chuck Hagel as the new US Defence Secretary.
31 January 2013
Chuck Hagel defends values and reputation in front of Armed Services Senate Committee 2 Having faced questions over his previous anti-gay positions, US Defence Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has been defending his reputation in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
16 January 2013
Chuck Hagel supports equal benefits for same-sex military couples + The all but appointed defence secretary, Chuck Hagel, has said that he supports equal benefits for same-sex military couples in a letter to Senator Barbara Boxer who questioned his previous stance on LGBT rights, before she would endorse him for the post.
10 January 2013
US: Gay former ambassador forgives Chuck Hagel for anti-gay remarks 2 Former US ambassador James Hormel has forgiven Chuck Hagel for previously describing him as “aggressively gay” and is now supporting his defence secretary nomination.
7 January 2013
Obama: I believe Chuck Hagel’s apology for anti-gay comments and he’s the right man for the job 4 A senior White House official has said the President Barack Obama believes and accepts Chuck Hagel's apologies for his anti-gay rhetoric and support of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
7 January 2013
President Obama appoints Chuck Hagel — but gay rights groups express reservations 8 US President Barack Obama has named Chuck Hagel as defence secretary, despite a backlash over his previous comments on gay rights.
31 December 2012
President Obama gives Chuck Hagel his backing — despite gay rights row 12 Despite facing renewed criticism for his previous anti-gay remarks, Chuck Hagel, who is tipped to become the next US defence secretary, has President Obama’s support.
22 December 2012
Possible US Defence Secretary nominee: Comments about gays “do not reflect my views” 17 A former US Senator, and Barack Obama's likely choice for Defence Secretary, apologised on Friday for "insensitive" remarks he made about an openly gay nominee for an ambassadorship.
21 December 2012
Questions over anti-gay past of Chuck Hagel, tipped to become next US defence secretary 5 Chuck Hagel, who is in the running to become the next US defence secretary, previously suggested an ambassador could be unfit to serve due to his sexuality by describing him as “aggressively gay”.

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