Sen. Tuberville's Holds on Military Promotions Finally Released by Senate
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Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has dropped his holds on 11 four-star level military promotions, which had been blocked since February over objections to Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville's blockade had faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for damaging military readiness. The promotions include key senior leadership positions in various commands, and the backlog of promotions had grown to over 450 people during the delay. Tuberville's decision to drop the holds comes without any concessions on the military's abortion policies.
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- Sen. Tuberville drops remaining holds on senior military promotions NPR
- Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville The Associated Press
- Schumer stamps out final Tuberville military holds, ending months-long standoff The Hill
- Senate OKs 11 four-star nominees, ending ongoing nomination fight Military Times
- Senate confirms top military nominees, ending Tuberville's hold over promotions POLITICO
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