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Cheney responds to Hagel's criticism 16 minutes ago Vice President Dick Cheney shot back at Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel (news, bio, voting record) of Nebraska, who has accused the Bush administration of playing "a pingpong game with American lives" by sending more U.S. troops into Iraq. "Let's say I believe firmly in Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment: Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican," Cheney said. "But it's very hard sometimes to adhere to that where Chuck Hagel is involved." Cheney's comments came in a Newsweek interview released Sunday. Hagel, a potential presidential candidate, has been outspoken in his...

Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) speaks at a restaurant during a campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, in Waukesha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) He should wear black suits more. Wow.Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) jokes with the crowd during a town hall meeting in Sioux City, Iowa, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Vice President Dick Cheney (news - web sites) is covered in confetti as he shakes hands with supporters Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at a rally at the Kissimmee Municipal Airport in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) There's the little half...