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politics1 year ago

Nebraska Senator Under Investigation for Using Colleague's Name in Rape Scene Reading

Nebraska state Sen. Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after reading a graphic account of rape and repeatedly name-checking a fellow senator on the floor of the Legislature. The investigation, announced by Sen. Ray Aguilar, will be thorough and by the book, with a report to be made public within 45 days. Halloran's reading drew immediate backlash, with calls for his resignation from both Democrats and Republicans. This incident adds to a series of scandals involving men targeting women in the Nebraska Legislature in recent years.

via The Associated Press|
#investigation#legislature#nebraska
politics2 years ago

Republican Senator Tuberville Blocks Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has continued his blockade of military promotions by preventing the approval of hundreds of nominations, citing his protest against the Defense Department's abortion policy. Tuberville's actions have faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats, who argue that he should target policy-related nominees instead of punishing deserving military members. The logjam has left key positions empty, harming national security and making recruitment and retention more difficult. Senate Democrats are working on a rules change to bypass Tuberville's blockade.

via Yahoo News|
#abortion-policy#blockade#military-nominations
politicsmilitary2 years ago

"Unprecedented: US Navy Joins Army and Marine Corps Without Senate-Confirmed Leader"

The US Navy has become the third branch of the military to lack a Senate-confirmed leader, as Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block military nominations. Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday relinquished command, leaving the Navy, Army, and Marine Corps without confirmed leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the situation unprecedented, unnecessary, and unsafe. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, which would make her the first woman to command the service and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if confirmed. Tuberville's hold is based on his objection to the Pentagon using government funding for travel costs related to abortions for service members and their dependents.

via Reuters|
#gender-barrier#military-nominations#politicsmilitary
military2 years ago

Historic First: US Navy, Army, and Marine Corps Lack Senate-Confirmed Leaders

The U.S. Navy has become the third branch of the military to lack a Senate-confirmed leader, as Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block military nominations. Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday relinquished command, leaving the Navy, Army, and Marine Corps without confirmed leaders. Tuberville's hold on nominations is due to his objection to the Pentagon using government funding for travel costs related to abortions for service members and their dependents. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, but her confirmation is pending.

via Yahoo News|
#abortion-funding#military#military-nominations
politics2 years ago

"Army Secretary Stands Firm on Abortion Policy Amid GOP Demand and Military Blockade"

The Defense Department has stated that it has no plans to change its policy of covering the travel costs of female troops seeking abortions across state lines, despite objections from Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville. The policy is seen as a way to take care of soldiers and ensure retention of female troops. Tuberville has blocked the promotions of over 250 military officers in an attempt to end the policy, but Defense Department officials argue that the blockade is causing delays and uncertainty that could lead to a brain and talent drain in the military. The issue has become a point of contention in the National Defense Authorization Act, with Republicans pushing to force an end to the policy.

via NBC News|
#abortion-policy#defense-department#military-promotions