Senator Fischer will be one of the senators questioning former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel during confirmation hearings in Washington for his nomination as Secretary of Defense
Senator Fischer will be one of the senators questioning former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel during confirmation hearings in Washington for his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Fischer, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says she wants to hear more about Hagel's views on different parts of the world and the United States' role in those regions. . .
Sen. Deb Fischer, Republican; "to Mr. Hagel"
Fischer and Hagel are both Repubicans, but Hagel endorsed Fischer's opponent...Democrat Bob Kerrey...in their United States Senate race last year.
Senator Fischer says last year's campaign for United States Senate will play no role in her decision on whether to vote for former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense.
Fischer serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which will hold hearings on Hagel's nomination.
Both Fischer and Hagel are Republicans, but Hagel endorsed her Democratic opponent in the United States Senate campaign...Bob Kerrey...not her. . .
Fischer; "in that decision"
Fischer says she wants to hear Hagel explain his view of certain regions of the world and what the role of the United States is in those regions.
Senator Fischer says she wants to hear more from former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel prior to confirmation hearings on his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Fischer, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says she will be talking with Hagel soon. . .
Fischer; "see what happens"
Fischer says Hagel's endorsement of Bob Kerrey, her Democratic opponent in the US Senate race, will play no role in her decision on Hagel.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
