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July 11, 2023

Sen. Tuberville Stalls Confirmation of Top U.S. Generals over Reproductive Healthcare Benefits
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The Marines Corps is operating without a Senate-confirmed commandant for
the first time in more than 160 years after Republican Senator Tommy
Tuberville of Alabama again refused to hold a vote on a nominee over his
opposition to the Defense Department's policy to cover the travel costs
of employees forced to cross state lines to obtain an abortion.
Tuberville has for months held up the promotion and confirmation of
hundreds of high-ranking generals and admirals, including members of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff.


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