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Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Tuberville holds ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon, House committee chair says
Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue.
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Playing politics with military promotions harms our service members
The Senate hold on military promotions impacts service members, families and the communities they call home.
By Karen Holt
Top Marine nominee unlikely to get confirmed before predecessor retires
Gen. Eric Smith should take charge of the Marine Corps either way on July 10.
Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions goes nowhere
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nominations to pressure the Defense Department to rescind a policy on abortions.
By Tara Copp, AP
Warren warns against Pentagon-defense industry revolving door
The next Joint Chiefs chair can set an example by promising not to jump to a lucrative job working on behalf of a defense contractor or foreign adversary.
By Sen. Elizabeth Warren