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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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he's holding up the system: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."What's the big deal? Tuberville's decision has left military positions and families in limbo until a resolution is found.

In February, Tuberville, a Republican, began withholding the required Senate approval for military promotions. Senate rules make it hard for Senate leadership to override his objections.
Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that grants leave and travel expenses to military personnel who have to travel out of state for abortion services. The policy went into effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned and abortion access was no longer guaranteed across the country.
Tuberville believes the policy violates the Hyde Amendment that bans federal funding for abortion. The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has advised that the provision is legal.
The White House argues that Tuberville is risking military readiness. Tuberville does not believe that this block is impacting national security, and stated in a press call that, "If they would move their illegal policy for abortion back the way it was and let's vote on it on the floor, it'd be very simple, very easy. We can do that today and whether it passes or doesn't pass doesn't make any difference, I would drop my holds."
Last month, Tuberville sent a letter to Senate leaders that he said was signed by more than 5,000 veterans who support his position."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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SGT (Join to see) Trump Promised Him "Space Command" and He isn't about to Give It Up!
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MSgt Dale Johnson
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Looks like they are stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place...Darned if ya do and darned if ya don't.
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