Joel B. Pollak

State of the Union Preview: Obama Re-Launches Campaign; Questions Remain

Even as the president intends to use the State of the Union address as the launch of yet another phase of his endless campaign, it retains the form, if not the function, of an annual report on the nation’s progress. And the taxpayers and voters have the right to demand answers about several alarming events and developments. Repeating rhetoric from previous years will not be enough to answer the following basic questions. 12 Feb 2013

More Hagel Speeches Emerge, Suggesting he Misled Senate

Steven Emerson’s Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) announced Monday that it has uncovered additional speeches given by former Sen. Chuck Hagel, who is awaiting confirmation as Secretary of Defense. 11 Feb 2013

Hagel Vote Scheduled Tuesday; McCain Opposes Walkout UPDATE: Inhofe Hold

Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI), the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has announced that he has scheduled a committee vote Tuesday on the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) to the post of Secretary of Defense. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who opposes a filibuster of Hagel's nomination, issued a statement opposing a threatened walkout by Republican members, saying that he believes Hagel has met disclosure requirements. 11 Feb 2013

Democrats Vow to Push Hagel Through; McCain Leans 'No,' Inhofe Digs In

The bipartisan comity of the Senate Armed Services Committee, which has served the country well for several decades, is in danger as Democrats vow to push through Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel on party lines. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who earlier opposed a filibuster against Hagel, said on the weekend that he was leaning towards a "no" vote, while Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK) said filibuster remained an option. 11 Feb 2013

Report: Menendez Intervention May Have Damaged Anti-Cocaine Efforts

If the mainstream media, including both the New York Times and CNN, have seemed more eager than usual to entertain corruption accusations against a powerful Democrat, that may be because new details are emerging that are tough to ignore. The Times, which called upon Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to be relieved of his chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, now points to a possible link to anti-cocaine efforts. 10 Feb 2013

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