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McCain Among GOP Senators Who Won’t Block Hagel Bid

HeadlineFeb 05, 2013

A number of Republican senators have announced they will not try to filibuster the confirmation of former Senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense. The pledge by Arizona Sen. John McCain and others likely means Hagel has enough votes should another Republican decide to filibuster his bid.

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