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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., rides the elevator in the Senate. Cruz has faced criticism for his suggesting that defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has been "backed by Iran." (Photo by Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call)

Opinion: Sen.Ted Cruz knows no shame

By Raul Reyes

During last week’s Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sharply questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel.  He … Read More

In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with his choice for Defense Secretary, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, after announcing Hagel's nomination in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Opinion: Hagel would be good for Latinos as Pentagon Chief

By Danny Vargas

I always sort of liked Chuck Hagel when he was in the Senate.  While I didn’t know much about him or follow his career closely, I knew he was a … Read More