Democrats Request Probe into Tuberville's Promotion Blockade Delaying Hundreds of Military Officers
• House Oversight Democrats request GAO review of Sen. Tuberville's 10-month blockade of 425 military promotions • Letter questions legal issues with forcing officials into acting roles and impact on military readiness • Promotion holds seen as having ripple effects on military careers and families • Blockade resulted in issues like unpaid leave, enrollment delays, and cancelled moves • If accepted, GAO probe could help quantify impact and set stage for committee investigation