Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville (R) is causing a delay in over 280 senior military promotions due to his objections to the Pentagon’s abortion policies. When asked if he would drop his holds before the Senate’s five-week recess in August, Tuberville firmly stated that he would not change his mind. He expressed frustration with the lack of communication from the White House, emphasizing the lack of serious engagement on the issue. Tuberville believes that the Biden administration has injected politics into the Pentagon with its policy to fund service members’ travel for abortions and family planning services. He wants to ensure that the military remains focused on its primary purpose of protecting and defending the United States and its allies, rather than becoming a politically motivated institution. Tuberville is adamant that Congress should pass a law to allocate taxpayer funds for abortions and cites the Hyde Amendment, which traditionally restricts federal funding for abortions. Despite the Senate’s consideration of the annual defense authorization bill, Tuberville does not anticipate voting on any amendment that would alleviate his concerns and lead him to release his hold on military promotions. He warns that the impasse over this issue may last for weeks unless senior White House officials initiate a conversation. Tuberville approves of the language in the House-passed defense bill that prevents the Defense Department from reimbursing service members for travel expenses related to abortions. However, he does not believe this version of the bill will be successful.
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