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Senate Rule Changes Considered as Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions

  • President Biden and top Pentagon officials criticize Sen. Tuberville for halting over 200 military promotions to protest abortion policy.
  • Democrats argue Tuberville's actions threaten national security and want Senate reform to prevent such obstructionism.
  • Tuberville accuses Biden of forcing taxpayers to fund abortions without Congress voting on the issue.
  • The policy provides leave and coverage of expenses for service members obtaining an abortion.
  • The blockade could impact nominees for leadership roles like the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman.
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