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  • Senate GOP launches offensive to overcome Tuberville's holds

    11/01/2023 7:00:50 PM PDT · by RandFan · 32 replies
    The Hill ^ | 11/01/23 7:22 PM ET | BY AL WEAVER
    A group of Senate Republicans attempted to overcome Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) blockade of more than 370 military nominations, marking the first time GOP members have attempted a maneuver of this kind. Led by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Senate Republicans sought to move numerous promotions for military officers but were blocked by Tuberville as part of his holds that have lasted nearly eight months over the Pentagon’s year-old policy that covers travel expenses for military personnel who travel for abortion care. “America needs to have our best players, most combat-capable leaders, on the field. And right now, that’s not happening....