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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks before a crowd of local leaders and law enforcement officials at the Minneapolis Police Department Special Operations Center on February 4, 2013 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ben Garvin/Getty Images)

More diversity likely in next Obama job selections

By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As he prepares to announce a new wave of Cabinet and other senior posts, President Barack Obama is aiming to put a more diverse face on his … Read More

In this Jan. 31, 2013 file photo, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Armed Services Committee's confirmation hearing. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. is raising the possibility of a filibuster of Hagel to be defense secretary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Op-ed: Sen. Hagel would leave our nation weaker

By Mauricio Claver-Carone, board member of Americans for a Strong Defense

America must continue to be a force for freedom and security in the world, and to do so, our nation needs a strong military.  All Americans can agree on that, … Read More