Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan blocked a confirmation vote on a Pentagon nominee, demanding action from the Biden administration on a road project intended to access mining opportunities in Northwest Alaska.
Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska asks a question at a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
pressure the Biden administration to respond to his demands related to the Ambler Road project in Alaska. On Dec. 15, Baldwin gave a speech on the Senate floor in support of Taylor-Kale, calling her “well-suited” with “significant professional experience” for the role. She also emphasized the value of having a fully staffed Defense Department.
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