Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is stalling promotions for more than 150 generals and flag officers over a policy that funds travel costs for servicemembers seeking abortions.
WASHINGTON — A Republican senator is drawing bipartisan criticism for stalling promotions for over 150 military generals and flag officers in protest of athat provides travel expenses and paid time off for service members and their dependents seeking abortions.
“Our general to NATO, he’s one of the people he’s blocking at a time when we have a war with Putin in Ukraine,” he said. “It’s just horrible what he is doing.”The move by Tuberville has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who said: “My concern is holding the promotions of members of the military as opposed to political nominees.”
“I want our military to be the strongest and the deadliest it has ever been but also want the administration to follow the law,” Tuberville said. “As long as I have a voice in this body, Congress will write the laws, not the Secretary of Defense, not the Joint Chiefs.” Austin addressed Tuberville directly during the hearing, saying: “I really implore you to reconsider and allow our nominations to move forward, it will make a significant difference for our force."
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