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"Senate Grapples with Tuberville's Military Holds: Searching for a Solution"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill

The Senate is seeking a way to end the months-long hold on hundreds of Pentagon nominees by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who is blocking 448 nominations in protest of a Defense Department policy on abortion. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has offered a resolution to change Senate procedure and allow the nominees to move as a bloc, but it is viewed as an emergency option. Republicans are growing increasingly disillusioned with the holds, which are impacting military readiness, and are exploring ways to end them.

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"Tuberville's Persistent Blockade: Military Appointments in the Middle East Remain at a Standstill"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's ongoing hold on military confirmations is impacting senior military appointments in the Middle East, including the promotion of the current commander of the US Navy's 5th fleet to deputy commander of US Central Command. Tuberville is refusing to relent until the Pentagon revokes its policy of reimbursing service members for health care-related travel, which he argues facilitates abortions. This blockade has led to significant reshuffling of Pentagon leadership roles, with some senior officers performing two jobs and key positions being held by more junior officers.

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