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Tuberville continues blockade of military promotions over Pentagon abortion policy

  • Tuberville is blocking promotions of hundreds of military officers due to disagreement with Pentagon policy on abortion care for servicemembers.
  • Former Gov. Nikki Haley has criticized Tuberville's blockade over concerns about impact on military families and readiness.
  • White House is accusing Tuberville of playing politics and petitions are circulating against his blockade.
  • Tuberville argues the policy violates the Hyde Amendment, while the Pentagon says it's needed to ensure access to reproductive healthcare.
  • Democrats hope to find a procedural solution to bypass Tuberville's hold, which may continue until September.
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