Sen. Tommy Tuberville is taking some heat over his decision to hold up hundreds of military promotions.
Since February, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked the unanimous consent request anytime the chamber tries to confirm pending military promotions. As of Friday morning, 221 general or flag officer nominations were waiting for Senate approval.
The policy does not cover the medication or procedure, but Tuberville says it equates to taxpayer-funded abortions. In a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sec. Austin said the delayed promotions will have a cascading impact on military readiness. He noted the openings will require some service members to juggle the responsibilities of multiple positions.Austin also explained that military promotions work on a cycle, so delaying this cycle also impacts the next group. And uncertainty over the future could make some service members decide to leave military life altogether.
"They've got kids in school, and they may have to move across the country and find a new school. I mean, these are not just robots. They're human beings with families and needs, and they need to know some certainty," said Kaine.
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