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Coverage dated November 1, 2023

US Senate circumvents Tuberville holds and confirms new Air Force head, first female on Joint Chiefs

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The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    US Senate circumvents Tuberville holds and confirms new Air Force head, first female on Joint Chiefs (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

  2. The Columbian

    Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of t

  3. WCNC

    Senate circumvents Tuberville holds and confirms new Air Force head, first female on Joint Chiefs (opens WCNC)

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    The historic confirmation comes as Sen. Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations to protest Pentagon abortion policy.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Senate overcomes Tuberville hold, confirms final Joint Chief nominees (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the first woman to lead the Navy and Gen. David Allvin to lead the Air Force.

  5. Politico

    Senate confirms top Navy, Air Force picks as Tuberville feud intensifies (opens Politico)

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    The move comes as several GOP members confront the Alabama senator over his blanket hold on nominees.

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