Senators in both parties have pushed back on Tuberville’s blockade. But Tuberville is dug in. He says he won’t drop the holds unless majority Democrats allow a vote on the Pentagon abortion policy.
The Pentagon and lawmakers opposed to Tuberville’s actions say the holds create a trickle-down effect that is hurting military readiness, preventing scores of officers from moving to new jobs, either as nominees or staff members. They argue that less experienced leaders are being forced to step in.
In a memo, Austin said service members and their families were worried they may not get equal access to health care, including abortions. And as many states began to impose more abortion restrictions, he noted that service members who often must move for various missions or training would be forced to travel further, take more time off work and pay more to access reproductive health care.
The policy does not fund abortions. Under federal law, Defense Department facilities can perform abortions only when the life of the mother is at risk or in cases of rape or incest, and those instances have been extremely rare. According to the department, there were 91 abortions performed in military medical facilities between 2016 and 2021.The impasse in confirmations fueled sharp debates this week during Senate Armed Services Committee hearings.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David Berger, left, whose term as Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps expires Monday, holds the battle colors during a relinquishment of office ceremony, Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Marine Barracks in Washington. Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, right, has been nominated to be the next leader, but will serve in an acting capacity because he hasn't been confirmed by the Senate. that he opposes Tuberville’s blockade.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the PentagonAlabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
Read more »
Why a single senator is blocking U.S. military promotions and what it means for the PentagonAlabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. That’s leaving key p…
Read more »
The transportation why behind Why, Arizona | Department of TransportationGood ol' Why, Arizona. This unincorporated community in southern Arizona of just over 160 people (as of the last census) always ranks high on the list of weird town names in Arizona, and often makes the list for the most unusual place name in the country.
Read more »
The 'Why?' behind Why, ArizonaIf you've ever driven by Why, Arizona on the way to Rocky Point, and wondered, 'Why?' Well, here's your answer.
Read more »
Women veterans in Congress weigh in on Pentagon abortion policy debateCongress is hotly debating what the Department of Defense's policies should be regarding abortion — including seven women lawmakers who served in the military.
Read more »
Sen. Tom Cotton: Taxpayers shouldn’t fund Pentagon’s ‘abortion tourism,’ DEI policiesSen. Tom Cotton pushed back Sunday against Democrats’ claims that the House GOP is playing politics with the troops in Friday’s passage of a defense spending bill that includes measures to restrict Pentagon policies on abortion and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read more »