TTC Extra: Bill Requiring Women to Register for the Draft

Name: TTC Extra: Bill Requiring Women to Register for the Draft
Uploaded: 2016-06-17T14:10:15Z
Duration: P0S
Description: 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)

Clip: 06/17/2016

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)

Aired: 06/17/16

Rating: NR

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TTC Extra: Bill Requiring Women to Register for the Draft

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