The Republican is holding up the Senate confirmations over a new Pentagon policy that gives service-members three weeks of PTO to travel for an abortion.
being overturned—something Tuberville’s party fought decades to achieve—and abortion becoming inaccessible in dozens of states.So, naturally, he is stalling the promotion of 160 generals and flag officers and two civilian nominations, according toOnce you reach a certain rank in the military, each subsequent promotion requires Senate approval. Normally this is a very smooth, very run-of-the-mill process, but Tuberville is changing that.
“Over the past 40 years, I don’t recall one military person ever complaining that we weren’t performing enough abortions,” Tuberville said Tuesday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing related to the Pentagon’s massive annual budget. Caprea’s Essential Organic PH Cleanser is just $10 with promo code TEN. Normally $19, this foaming face wash is crafted with organic Monoi oil. It’s meant to target the production of oil secretion while protecting your skin against air pollution.
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