To The Contrary

Fiancé(e) Visas; Stay-at-Home Dads; Women in Combat

12/11/2015 | 26m 15s

Fiancé(e) Visas: The San Bernardino shooting brings renewed scrutiny towards the process for admitting partners of a US citizen. Stay-at-Home Dads: Preference for one particular parent staying at home dwindles. Women in Combat: A survey reveals how elite servicemen feel about fighting alongside women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Manal Omar; Jennifer Higgins; Debra Carnahan

Aired: 12/11/15

Rating: NR

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