Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday is expected to advance President Biden's nominee to serve as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps after insisting for months that he wouldn't schedule individual votes for military positions over Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on promotions.
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., talks with reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden about artificial intelligence legislation at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Washington. on Wednesday is expected to advance President Biden’s nominee to serve as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps after insisting for months that he wouldn’t schedule individual votes for military positions over Alabama Sen., New York Democrat, also filed cloture motions on Adm.
“Lt. Gen. Mahoney’s confirmation is urgent in light of the frightening news that Gen. Eric Smith, confirmed last month to lead the U.S. Marine Corps, was hospitalized Sunday after a serious medical emergency,” Mr.“This scary incident involving Gen. Smith shows why it’s supremely risky to play politics with military appointments, as Sen.Gen. Smith was hospitalized Sunday night after suffering an apparent heart attack.
“They’re really looking for something to blame it on other than themselves. They could have had all these people confirmed if they had just gone with the Constitution,” he told reporters Wednesday on Capitol Hill. “They’re just looking for any possible way to get themselves out of a jam.”has imposed a hold on promotions for about 300 generals and admirals over the Defense Department’s generous policy that funds travel and expenses for service members who go to other states for abortions.
Mr. Thune agreed that Gen. Smith’s medical emergency has added urgency to the debate over the promotion holds.
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