Politics Afternoon Edition: Hagel defends record at confirmation hearing; Sen. Menendez quietly reimbursed donor for trips

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View on the Web. Thursday, January 31, 2013 HEADLINES Hagel defends record at confirmation hearing The former Republican senator provided a detailed rebuttal to criticism that he has faced in recent weeks, including allegations that he is too dovish on Iran and eager to slash defense spending. » Read full article Sen. Menendez quietly reimbursed donor for trips Sen. Robert Menendez's (D-N.J.) office says he reimbursed a prominent Florida political donor on Jan. 4 for the full cost of two of three trips Menendez took on the donor's plane to the Dominican Republic in 2010. » Read full article Hagel asked to explain why Iran is 'legitimate' Pressed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) to explain statements earlier in his confirmation hearing that the Iranian government is "legitimate," defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel clarified what he meant. » Read full article THE FIX: 4 reasons Scott Brown should pass on the Senate special election and run for governor The Massachusetts Republican may well run for the Senate again. But the governor's race looks like the better way to go. » Read full article IN THE LOOP: Irony at the nuclear agency A meeting to discuss public engagement by the NRC isn't available online, thanks to a glitch. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY White House Press Secretary Jay Carney when asked by a reporter whether the White House was planning a concerted effort on job creation just as it has on immigration reform and gun control. : "I know you're kind of new to the beat, but this president has been focused on this issue more than any other, and that will not change" MULTIMEDIA Video: Inhofe grills Hagel on Senate votes Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) asked former Sen. Chuck Hagel about several votes and petitions that he did not sign during Hagel's confirmation hearing for secretary of defense. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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