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U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots load passengers aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2021.

Senator vows to hold back military candidates over Pentagon abortion policy

A prominent Republican senator is threatening to suspend all appointments to the Department of Defense over the decision by top leaders to provide leave and travel expenses to help troops access abortion services. The move comes as senior Pentagon officials raise concerns about several unfilled leadership positions, including Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and …

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A Democratic Senate improves prospects for Biden's health and science priorities, including leading candidates

A Democratic Senate improves prospects for Biden’s health and science priorities, including leading candidates

OASHINGTON — The outlook for White House health and science priorities has become much brighter. With a Democratic Senate, as the Associated Press projected Saturday night, it will be much easier for President Biden to get nominees confirmed, including the one he chooses to lead the National Institutes of Health. Public health officials like National …

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