Controversial Views Hold Up Hagel Confirmation, Favors Negotiations, Having Reasons To Fight War

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican lawmakers are continuing their filibuster of Chuck Hagel to head the Defense Department, citing controversial statements he's made in the past.

It's the first use of the filibuster against a nomination for Secretary of Defense in American history.

Hagel came under fire at his confirmation hearing for actually saying the Unite…