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politics2 years ago

Senate Resolves Nomination Dispute, Approves 11 Military Officers

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has backed down from his hold on 11 remaining top military nominees, allowing the Senate to unanimously confirm them. Tuberville had previously opposed the Pentagon's policy on reimbursing service members for reproductive health care. The standoff had delayed the confirmation of over 450 military nominees. Tuberville faced bipartisan pressure to release his holds, and while he argued that his stand "helped" national security, the Pentagon warned of serious damage caused by the blockade.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Senate Confirms Top Military Nominees, Ending Tuberville's Abortion Protest and Standoff

The Senate has confirmed the final group of military nominees affected by Senator Tommy Tuberville's 10-month hold on promotions in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville had blocked over 400 military promotions since February, but recently lifted the hold for all but 11 four-star generals. The Senate confirmed nearly a dozen four-star generals who had been in limbo, following the confirmation of over 400 promotions for nominees three stars and below. Tuberville faced pressure from colleagues to drop the protest, and after caving, admitted they didn't achieve as much as they wanted.

via USA TODAY|
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politics2 years ago

"Tuberville's Persistent Blockage of Military Nominees Deepens Divide on DOD Abortion Policy"

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has once again blocked the confirmation of over 360 pending military nominees due to his objection to the Department of Defense's abortion policies. This is the second week in a row that Tuberville has prevented the confirmation of nominees, causing a halt in military promotions nationwide for over nine months. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine attempted to force confirmation of each nominee individually, but Tuberville objected each time. Tension within the Republican conference is growing, with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell publicly distancing himself from Tuberville's actions. The Senate Rules committee is planning to consider a resolution to temporarily bypass Tuberville's hold, but it remains uncertain if there will be enough Republican support.

via ABC News|
#abortion-policy#department-of-defense#military-nominees
politics2 years ago

Tuberville's Shifting Stance Sparks GOP Concerns

Senator Tommy Tuberville has shown a willingness to negotiate a deal to lift his blockade on over 450 military nominees, which he imposed in protest of the Pentagon's abortion policy. Tuberville is considering options such as filing a lawsuit against the Pentagon, including provisions in the defense authorization bill, and moving forward with key nominees. However, including anti-abortion provisions in the defense bill would likely face opposition from Democrats. Tuberville's stance has faced criticism from Republicans who argue it is harming military readiness, prompting him to explore compromises.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Tommy Tuberville's Controversial Stance on Military Holds Ignites GOP Pressure

Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is refusing to back down from his blockade of military nominees, despite a public pressure campaign from fellow Republicans. Tuberville compared the GOP push to the unsuccessful Democratic effort to force him to cave on the issue of the Pentagon's abortion policy. He wants the policy scrapped or negotiated with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Tuberville's nine-month hold is affecting nearly 400 military officials seeking Senate confirmation for their promotions. Republican senators are calling on Tuberville to relent, citing national security concerns, but he dismisses these concerns and argues that the military is functioning at a high readiness level. Senate Democrats are considering a temporary rules change to approve the nominations as a bloc, which would require the support of at least nine Republicans.

via CNN|
#abortion-policy#gop-pressure-campaign#military-nominees
politics2 years ago

"Alabama Sen. Katie Britt: Prioritizing Life Over Military Nominees"

Alabama Senator Katie Britt expressed support for finding a solution to Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominees while also addressing the policy that is the basis of Tuberville's actions. Tuberville is opposing the Defense Department policy that covers expenses for women traveling for abortions in states where the procedure is illegal. Britt emphasized the need to protect life and find a pathway forward that aligns with the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from funding or facilitating abortions. She acknowledged the importance of military readiness and families but stressed the priority of protecting life. Britt also discussed her recent trip to Israel, calling for stronger sanctions against Iran for supporting terrorist groups, and highlighted the humanitarian and national security crisis at the US-Mexico border.

via AL.com|
#abortion-policy#katie-britt#military-nominees
politics2 years ago

"Senate Republicans Clash Over Tuberville's Military Freeze and Promotions"

Senate Republicans, including Sens. Dan Sullivan, Joni Ernst, Todd C. Young, and Lindsey Graham, confronted Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his hold on President Biden's military nominees, urging him to lift the hold for the sake of national security. Tuberville's hold stems from his opposition to the Pentagon's travel policy for troops seeking an abortion. The confrontation lasted nearly five hours, with Tuberville blocking each proposed nominee. Some Republicans have suggested Tuberville focus on Biden's political appointments instead. The impasse has stalled hundreds of senior military advancements since February, affecting about three-quarters of the generals and admirals in the Defense Department. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supports temporarily changing Senate rules to bypass Tuberville's blockade, but it remains uncertain if there is enough GOP support for the proposal.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

Schumer pushes forward on military nominations despite Tuberville's delays and abortion policy dispute

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken steps to advance the confirmations of three key military nominees, including Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Gen. David Allvin, and Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, whose appointments have been delayed by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds. Schumer criticized Tuberville's actions, emphasizing the importance of a responsive chain of command in emergencies. Several Senate Republicans had threatened to force votes on these nominees, prompting Schumer to file cloture. Tuberville has been holding up military promotions since February due to a Department of Defense policy on reproductive care.

via CNN|
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