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Secretary Charles 'Chuck' T. Hagel

Full Name: Charles 'Chuck' T. Hagel
Office: U.S. Secretary of Defense, Republican
First Appointed: 01/2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lilibet; 2 Children: Allyn, Ziller
Birth Date: 10/04/1946
Birth Place: North Platte, NE
Home City: Omaha, NE
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Key Votes

S J Res 1 - Same Sex Marriage Resolution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Did Not Vote)

June 7, 2006 - Prohibits individual states from recognizing marital status and/or legal benefits from any other unions other than that of a man and woman.

S 625 - Hate Crimes Bill
Legislation (Nay)

June 11, 2002 - Authorizes federal government to assist in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Adds of sexual orientation, gender and disability to list ...

S J Res 33 - Puerto Rican Nationals resolution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Yea)

Sept. 14, 1999 - Disapproves of the President's decision to grant clemency to 16 imprisoned Puerto Rican nationals most of whom are members of the Armed Forces of ...

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Recent Public Statements

Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the Annual Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Soref Symposium, Washington, D.C.

May 9, 2013 - SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Thank you. I am grateful, Marty [Gross], for your generous contribution and also your very observant commentary on sequestration. There ...

Department of Defense Press Briefing with Secretary Hagel and Maj. Gen. Patton on the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy from the Pentagon

May 7, 2013 - SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I'm going to make an announcement this afternoon, and after my announcement, I'll take a couple of questions. ...

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to honor U.S.-ROK alliance 60th Anniversary at The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC

May 7, 2013 - Thank you. Good evening. Secretary Clough, thank you and the Smithsonian for allowing us an opportunity to give up our bowling league night and come ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008-2011 Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 100%
2008 National Association of Social Workers Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $712,920.00
Total Spent $854,362.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2009
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Department Webmail
http://www.defense.gov/Landing/comment.aspx

Department Website
http://www.defense.gov/

Department Website - YouTube
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Department Website - Twitter
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Department
1400 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1400
Phone: 703-571-3343

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