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Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon
- Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions in an attempt to change the Pentagon's abortion policy. This has raised concerns about military readiness and left key positions unfilled.
- Tuberville has refused to drop the holds unless majority Democrats allow a vote on the policy, causing a stalemate in the Senate. Democrats fear that giving in to Tuberville's demands could encourage similar blockades in the future.
- The holds have already delayed the confirmation of senior military leaders, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and could further impact military readiness.
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Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs and raising concerns at the Pentagon about military readiness. Senators in both parties — including Republican Leader Mitch McConnell — have pushed back on Tuberville’s blockade, but Tuberville is dug in. He says …
·Bowling Green, United States
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What Tuberville's blockade of military promotions means for the Pentagon
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Here's what to know about the clash.
·Arlington, United States
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