A lot of Republican senators got tagged as “pro-rape” when they opposed an amendment by Sen. Al Franken that would make it easier for defense contractor employees who are victims of rape to get their day in court. But the Pentagon and White House opposed the Franken amendment, too. Rachel Slajda looks at why.
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