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Democrats Urge McConnell to Resolve Tuberville's Blockade of Military Promotions

  • Tuberville has been blocking over 200 military promotions due to opposition to Pentagon's abortion policy.
  • Democratic senators wrote letter accusing Tuberville of threatening national security and urging McConnell to take action.
  • Nearly 300 promotions are being held up, with Defense Secretary estimating 650 will need confirmation by year's end.
  • Stalemate causing strain in Congress and Pentagon, with half of Joint Chiefs roles at risk of going unfilled.
  • Democrats criticize Tuberville for imposing personal beliefs on service members and disrupting military leadership.
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