Republicans Block Chuck Hagel's Nomination For Defense Secretary -- The Guardian
GOP senators pin vote on Obama nominee to the release of more information about attack on US consulate in Benghazi.
The US Senate's top Democrat attacked Republican senators Thursday for blocking Chuck Hagel's nomination to be President Barack Obama's next secretary of defense, saying it was "shocking" and "tragic" that they would attempt such a move at a time when the US military is engaged in so many places around the world.
A vote to end debate on Hagel's nomination failed to pass with the required threshold of 60, meaning the president's pick remains in limbo until the Senate returns on 26 February, after the recess.
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Update: Senate blocks Hagel nomination - for now -- USA Today
My Comment: If the White House does not bend .... this nomination is in trouble.