Secretary of Defense Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for CIA Director Leon Panetta to become secretary of Defense. Among the topi… read more
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for CIA Director Leon Panetta to become secretary of Defense. Among the topics he addressed were troop withdrawal and transfer of power in Afghanistan, the potential impact of Osama bin Laden’s death on the terror threat, reducing or reforming military spending programs, as well as the threat of cyber attacks and appropriate responses to such an attack. close
People in this video
More PeopleHosting Organization
Related Video
-
Ashton Carter Nomination Hearing
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Ashton Carter to be deputy secretar…
-
Defense Department 2012 Budget
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the 2012 military budget. Sec…
-
Southern and Northern Commands Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request
The generals for the military’s Southern and Northern Commands testified about their fiscal year 2013 budget requests.
-
Vote on Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense by a 14-11 margin.…