Defense chief slams Senate halt on military promotions, nominations led by SenTuberville alpolitics
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is criticizing the Senate’s hold up of senior military promotions and nominations.Republican Sen.
Tommy Tuberville is spearheading the effort to stall general and flag officer nominations.About a dozen other Republicans in the Senate and House support Tuberville’s efforts.Currently, 180 nominations are pending in the Senate.
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