Defense chief slams Tuberville's hold on Pentagon nominees over abortion policy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said there will be "powerful effects" on military readiness if Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) continues to hold up more than 150 Pentagon nominees over an abortion policy in the Defense Department… 

"Not approving the recommendations for promotions actually creates a ripple effect in the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be," the defense secretary said. "The effects are cumulative and it will affect families, it will affect kids going to schools ... it's a powerful effect and it will impact our readiness."…

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3921774-defense-chief-slams-tubervilles-hold-on-pentagon-nominees-over-abortion-policy/