As Republican divisions over Tommy Tuberville's radical blockade come to the fore, stevebenen writes that the Alabama Republican's arguments seem to be getting worse.
looks like an encouraging news item about a breakthrough announcement for the U.S. military.
President Joe Biden has chosen Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, a senior administration official said Friday. If confirmed, she would be the first woman to be a U.S. military service chief. ... Franchetti, the current vice chief of operations for the Navy, would become the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.The problem is not that senators are likely to have a problem with the admiral’s record or qualifications.
Indeed, as recently as Wednesday night, Senate Democrats tried again to advance these uncontroversial nominees. Once again, TubervilleThe Alabaman is not without offramps. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this week raised the specter of a floor vote on Tuberville’s preferred policy, which would mean ending travel reimbursements for troops who need to travel for reproductive care.
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