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These military spouses are fighting one senator's hold on military promotions

From left: Janessa Schilmoeller, Tonya Murphy, Sarah Streyder, Brandi Jones and Kate Marsh Lord.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's disagreement with a Pentagon policy on abortion is upheaving life plans for hundreds of military families. Now those families are petitioning Senate leaders to intervene on their behalf.

Who are they? Hundreds of military family members have signed a petition delivered to the offices of Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell, as well as Tuberville's office.

  • The petition was started by the Secure Families Initiative — a nonprofit dedicated to civic engagement within military families.
  • Tuberville is creating huge logistical headaches for hundreds of people in and around the armed forces by holding up military confirmations in protest. Without those

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