Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday said his concerns about Chuck Hagel becoming the next defense secretary have been addressed and he is prepared to support his confirmation. “In a meeting Monday, Senator Hagel spent approximately 90 minutes addressing my concerns one by one. It was a very constructive session,” Schumer said in a statement. “Senator Hagel could not have been more forthcoming and sincere.”
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