#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) move to block more than 160 promotions for military officers and commanders over the Pentagon’s decision to provide service members with expanded access to abortion is dividing Republicans and drawing the ire of Defense Department officials. At issue for Tuberville is the Pentagon’s recently enacted policy that covers expenses and grants…

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#Texas ‘preemption’ bills escalate war between liberal cities, conservative legislature

#Texas ‘preemption’ bills escalate war between liberal cities, conservative legislature

Texas ‘preemption’ bills escalate war between liberal cities, conservative legislature AUSTIN, Texas: New legislation is heating up the long-running cold war between Texas’ relatively progressive cities and its GOP-dominated legislature. Local officials across Texas are worried that far-reaching state bills could roll back their attempts to ensure construction workers get rest breaks in Texas’ searing heat, run…

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