Posted 12/15/2023, 3:56:00 AM
Senate Passes Bill to Grant Back Pay After Tuberville Delayed Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy Dispute
- Senate passes bill granting back pay to senior officers whose promotions were delayed by Sen. Tuberville
- Tuberville ended 10-month holds on hundreds of military promotions over issue with Pentagon abortion travel reimbursement policy
- Tuberville still has holds on about 10 nominations for 4-star generals and officers
- Tuberville said he didn't get the "win he wanted" but has no regrets over how he handled holds
- Schumer moved quickly on stalled promotions after Tuberville's announcement and hopes others don't try similar stalls