Republican senator blocks military promotions over abortion policy as Austin warns of ‘ripple effect’

Alabama Senator blocks nearly 200 military promotions over abortion policy

A single U.S. senator is blocking military promotions because he says the Pentagon shouldn’t be paying for the travel for personnel to obtain abortions.

Senator Blocking Senior Military Promotions Over DOD Abortion Policy

Senator Blocking Senior Military Promotions Over DOD Abortion Policy Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under bipartisan fire for his month-long blockade of promotions for generals and admirals, as the Alabama Republican demands the Pentagon halt its controversial abortion policy. In October, the Department of Defense announced it would start covering travel and transportation costs for service members seeking out-of-state abortions -- and granting them a…

Alabama senator blocking military promotions over abortion policy says he’ll ‘work it out’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tommy Tuberville insisted he will smooth things over with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after the top Pentagon official said Tuesday that the Alabama senator’s continued hold on

Lloyd Austin warns Senate of 'ripple effect' from blocking nominees over abortion policy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the promotions delayed over an abortion policy are “absolutely critical" and warned the U.S. is "far less ready."

Alabama senator blocking military promotions over abortion policy says he’ll ‘work it out’ - Alabama Reflector

When asked if he would negotiate or move on his position, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville replied “not yet.”

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