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Mazie K. Hirono: “From blocking the promotions of qualified servicewomen to ordering an unnecessary study re-examining what a decade of…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
From blocking the promotions of qualified servicewomen to ordering an unnecessary study re-examining what a decade of service has already proven, it’s clear that Secretary Hegseth is more interested in attacking women service members than he is in protecting the security of our nation.

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Commenting on Secretary Hegseth's actions regarding women in the military.

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