White House to explore whether to make women eligible for military draft
Posted on AllSides December 5th, 2015
From The Right
The White House said Friday it will review whether women should become eligible for the military draft, in light of the Pentagon’s announcement that women will be allowed to serve in combat units.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said officials will examine a Defense Department analysis on potential changes to the Selective Service Act, which requires virtually all men in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 26 register for the draft, most within 30 days of turning 18. Currently women are exempt.
“We’re going to work with...
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