TTC Extra: Bill Requiring Women to Register for the Draft
Clip: 6/17/2016
The Senate has passed a bill requiring women to register for the military draft.
The Senate approved The National Defense Authorization Act, which would require women to register for the draft. This comes after the House passing a similar bill earlier this year. Critics of the bill are against the notion of enlisting young girls to take on combative roles. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sabrina Schaeffer, Rina Shah Bharara, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
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Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
TTC Extra: Bill Requiring Women to Register for the Draft
Clip: 6/17/2016
The Senate approved The National Defense Authorization Act, which would require women to register for the draft. This comes after the House passing a similar bill earlier this year. Critics of the bill are against the notion of enlisting young girls to take on combative roles. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sabrina Schaeffer, Rina Shah Bharara, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
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TTC Extra: Stanford Swim Team Silenced in Brock Turner Case?
Clip: 6/17/2016 | 4m 6s | A report claims the women's Stanford swim team had suspicions about Brock Turner. (4m 6s)
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