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Republican block leaves major branch of US military without a confirmed leader for first time in over a century
By Haley Britzky
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Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years
By Lolita Baldor
Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff
Top Marine general steps down with no Senate-confirmed successor in place
By Paul McLeary
Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade
By Matt Seyler
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US Marines without leader for first time in 150 years as Republican blocks nomination
By Joan E. Greve
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
By Megan Eckstein & Irene Loewenson
