Former McCain consultant Mike Murphy and conservative Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, were caught on live mikes, but off the air, talking to NBC political director Chuck Todd.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed the matter Monday with Air Force Michael Donley, according to the Pentagon.

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Among the other drama pickups (the only comedy, The IT Crowd, won't air until later in the season): Journeyman, about a newspaper reporter traveling through time, and Chuck, about a computer geek turned government agent who has spy secrets embedded in his brain.

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