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

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Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama refused to release his hold on the Senate’s consideration of military promotions Tuesday even as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned senators a continued holdup would have a “ripple effect” across the armed forces.

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The Guardian

‘Not going to let our military be politicised,’ says Republican delaying nominees over abortion

Defense secretary Lloyd Austin asks Tommy Tuberville of Alabama to lift ‘hold’, while Democrat Chuck Schumer issues firm rebuke

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

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."

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Austin confronts GOP senator for blocking military nominations over abortion policy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Tuesday that military readiness could be impaired by the growing list of senior military nominations being blocked by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. "Not approving the recommendation for promotions actually creates a ripple effect with the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be," Austin said responding to a question from Senate Armed

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued against criticisms from Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday and implored him to support the department's officer nominations, which Tuberville has vowed to block until Austin reverses his stance on policies supporting service members seeking abortions.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Pentagon chief warns Senate amid abortion-policy showdown

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has put a hold on nearly 160 military promotions, some for very senior positions, citing his objections to its policy post-Roe v. Wade.

1 year ago

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KIFI

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

By Haley Britzky, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued against criticisms from Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday and implored him to support the department’s officer nominations, which Tuberville has vowed to block until Austin reverses his stance on policies supporting service members seeking abortions. “Not approving the recommendation for promotions actually creates a ripple effect through the force that makes us far less ready…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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

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‘Not going to let our military be politicised,’ says Republican delaying nominees over abortion

‘Not going to let our military be politicised,’ says Republican delaying nominees over abortion

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

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

Austin confronts GOP senator for blocking military nominations over abortion policy

Austin confronts GOP senator for blocking military nominations over abortion policy

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

Pentagon chief warns Senate amid abortion-policy showdown

Pentagon chief warns Senate amid abortion-policy showdown

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

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