.SenTuberville has held up more than 160 promotions of military commanders over an abortion policy in the DeptofDefense. 'If it goes on too long, it can absolutely have an effect on US military readiness,' John Kirby said of Tuberville's actions.
The Alabama senator holding up military promotions over abortion policy could"absolutely" affect military readiness, the White House said Wednesday.
The Department of Defense policy provides leave and reimbursement for service members or their spouses who need to travel to get an abortion.
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