Biden Pentagon leaders call the policy to fund travel and time off for troops seeking abortions 'critical and necessary.'
Biden Pentagon leaders call the policy to fund travel and time off for troops seeking abortions “critical and necessary” in an op-ed aimed at increasing pressure on Sen. Tommy Tuberville — who has blocked blanket confirmation in the Senate of a slew of military officer promotions over the policy.These officers and the millions of service members they lead are the foundation of America’s enduring military advantage. Yet this foundation is being actively eroded by the actions of a single U.S.
Senate Democrats can still confirm the promotions individually but not all at once via unanimous consent due to Tuberville’s block. Nonetheless, the Biden administration has refused to go down that route and set a precedent that would eat up time on the Senate floor. It has also refused to rescind its policy despite claiming that not having confirmed leaders hurts national security.“They say it’s hurting readiness. It’s really not. Nobody leaves their position until it’s filled.
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