Freshman Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) said she looks forward to a “thorough and fair” confirmation hearing for former Sen. Chuck Hagel, in a statement released Monday, responding to his nomination to the position of secretary of defense. Though several Republicans have voiced concerns about Hagel in recent days, Fischer did not indicate whether she leaned toward confirming or opposing Hagel’s confirmation.
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