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politics2 years ago

Senator Tuberville Ends Blockade on Military Promotions, Easing National Security Concerns

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has lifted his months-long blockade on some military promotions, which he had imposed to protest the Pentagon's payment of abortion-related travel costs. The Senate's Democratic majority leader, Chuck Schumer, confirmed hundreds of stalled promotions shortly after Tuberville's announcement. While Tuberville has released most of the promotions, he still maintains a hold on 11 four-star generals. The Pentagon has expressed encouragement at his decision, but emphasized the need for all holds to be lifted to avoid unnecessary friction in the chain of command. Tuberville's blockade began in March, targeting senior Pentagon posts in objection to a military policy providing paid leave and reimbursement for service members seeking abortions.

via Reuters|
#abortion-related-travel-costs#military-promotions#national-security
politics2 years ago

Politicians' Actions Reveal Their True Stance on Military

Senator Tommy Tuberville has been holding up approximately 400 military promotions in objection to Pentagon rules that allow reimbursement for travel related to reproductive care. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, while sharing Tuberville's concern about the Pentagon's abortion policies, believes that blocking military promotions is not an effective way to influence Pentagon policy. Tuberville's actions have disrupted military readiness and caused a backlog of promotions. Some Republican senators have broken ranks and called for individual promotions, but Tuberville objected to each one. Democrats are considering a rules change to bypass Tuberville, but it would require 60 votes to pass the filibuster requirement.

via West Virginia MetroNews|
#abortion#military-promotions#pentagon-policy
politics2 years ago

"Controversial Stances on Abortion and Military Clash in Senate"

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is blocking the routine promotions of over 250 military flag officers in protest of the Pentagon's abortion policy, which allows pregnant women in the armed forces to travel across state lines for abortions. Tuberville's move has caused delays in the promotions, including the appointment of a new Marine Corps Commandant. The Senate typically advances military promotions "en bloc" to save time, but Tuberville's objection requires each promotion to go through a cloture process, potentially consuming weeks of Senate time. Tuberville's protest highlights the power of a single senator to obstruct proceedings in the Senate.

via Fox News|
#abortion-policy#filibuster#military-promotions
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Hold on US Military Promotions: A Senator's Power

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is causing a delay in military promotions and nominations by holding them up in an attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy. This has led to concerns about military readiness as less experienced leaders are forced into top positions. Despite pushback from senators in both parties, Tuberville remains steadfast in his stance, insisting that he will only release the holds if a vote on the policy is allowed.

via syracuse.com|
#abortion-policy#military-promotions#military-readiness
politics2 years ago

The Implications of a Senator's Block on US Military Promotions

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is blocking hundreds of military nominations and promotions in an effort to change the Pentagon's abortion policy. This unprecedented move has raised concerns about military readiness and has stalled the confirmation of top Pentagon leaders. Tuberville insists he won't drop the holds unless there is a vote on the policy, but Democrats argue that this could tie up the Senate floor for months. The impasse has sparked bipartisan pushback, with both Republican and Democratic senators expressing concerns about the impact on military careers and readiness. The Pentagon warns that the holds are causing a trickle-down effect and forcing less experienced leaders into top positions. The clash over Pentagon policy remains at a stalemate.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion-policy#military-nominations#pentagon
military2 years ago

"Gen. Brown warns of talent drain as GOP blocks military promotions"

General Charles Q. Brown Jr., President Biden's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned lawmakers that the GOP blockade on military promotions could lead to talent loss, affect readiness, and prompt some officers to leave the armed forces. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has blocked hundreds of promotions in protest of the military's abortion policies, causing financial and logistical burdens for troops' families. As a result, as many as 650 leadership positions may be vacant by year's end, and the Marine Corps is without a confirmed chief for the first time in over 100 years. Democratic senators criticized Tuberville's blockade, while some Republican senators focused on the military's diversity efforts.

via NBC News|
#general-charles-q-brown-jr#gop#military
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Tuberville's Abortion Protest Leaves Marine Corps Leaderless for First Time in 164 Years"

The U.S. Marine Corps is currently without a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in over 150 years due to Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville's ongoing blockage of military officer nominations. Tuberville has refused to confirm officer positions since the beginning of the year, citing his disapproval of the Pentagon's decision to support service members and their families in traveling out of state to receive an abortion. The delayed confirmation is causing logistical hurdles and impacting the force, with over 265 officer nominations being delayed. The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position is currently being filled by the assistant commandant, who is performing both roles until confirmation can be obtained.

via NPR|
#abortion-policy#officer-nominations#politics
politics2 years ago

US Senate Abortion Row Leaves Marines Leadership in Limbo, Leaving Major Branch of US Military Without Confirmed Leader for First Time in Over a Century

The US Marine Corps is currently without a confirmed commandant for the first time in over 150 years due to a Republican senator's protest against a Pentagon policy on abortion. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been blocking over 200 military appointments since February, causing a delay in the nomination process. The Pentagon warns that if the blockade continues, the number of delayed nominations could rise to over 650 by the end of the year. Senator Tuberville objects to a policy that provides travel allowances and time off for military personnel seeking abortions, describing it as "illegal taxpayer-funded abortions." The acting commandant of the Marine Corps, General Eric Smith, has not been approved due to the blockade, resulting in a dual-hatted position and impacting the Marine Corps' operations and decision-making. Senator Tuberville's actions have drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

via BBC|
#abortion#military-appointments#politics
politics2 years ago

Tommy Tuberville's Controversial Comments on White Nationalists in the Military

Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama appeared to defend white nationalists in the military, stating that they should not be barred from serving. However, his spokesperson clarified that Tuberville was expressing skepticism that white nationalism was an issue among service members. Tuberville has previously expressed opposition to training that aims to rid the military of extremists and has criticized Democrats for attacking the military. The Defense Department has not yet commented on Tuberville's remarks.

via NBC News|
#democrats#extremism#military
military2 years ago

Senator Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions in Abortion Fight

Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is delaying the promotions of nearly 200 senior officers, arguing that the military has too many generals and admirals. Tuberville has maintained a hold on all nominees for promotion to one-star general and admiral and above over his opposition to the Pentagon's decision to cover travel and leave for service members seeking abortions and other reproductive health care. As of now, Tuberville's hold affects 184 military nominees, though that number is expected to grow as President Joe Biden names more nominees and the Senate Armed Services Committee processes them for floor action.

via Military.com|
#admirals#generals#military
politics2 years ago

"Senator's Anti-Abortion Stance Causes Military Promotion Delays"

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is blocking military promotions in protest of a new Pentagon policy that ensures military personnel can obtain abortions after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Tuberville's objections are based on not wanting taxpayers to fund abortions, but Democrats and some Republicans are concerned about the potential national security repercussions of leaving the senior ranks of the military susceptible to depletion by attrition until the Pentagon either capitulates to Tuberville’s demands or he relents.

via The New York Times|
#abortion-policy#military-promotions#pentagon
politics2 years ago

GOP Senator's Abortion Policy Stalls Military Promotions, Draws Criticism.

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing bipartisan criticism for blocking the promotions of over 150 military generals and flag officers in protest of a new Defense Department policy that provides travel expenses and paid time off for service members and their dependents seeking abortions. Tuberville is using a procedural tactic to block the speedy consideration of the promotions until the policy is changed. The move has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who said she is concerned about holding the promotions of members of the military as opposed to political nominees.

via NBC News|
#abortion#defense-department#military
politics2 years ago

Tuberville's abortion-policy showdown harms military readiness, warns Defense chief.

The Pentagon has warned that a Republican senator's bid to block the promotion of nearly 160 senior US military officers in a dispute arising from the Defense Department's abortion policy is a threat to national security. Senator Tommy Tuberville has caused a "ripple effect in the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be," said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The dispute centers on Austin's approval of a policy granting up to three weeks of paid time off and travel reimbursement for service members and dependents if they travel out of state to receive an abortion.

via The Washington Post|
#abortion-policy#national-security#pentagon