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Kristen Rouse

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Back from Afghanistan, soldiers look to a New Year and new life

Lifestyle & Belief

Kristen Rouse is a first lieutenant in the Army National Guard, and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. Rouse is back with us today to talk about her year away, and her adjustment to life back home.

Veterans Weigh In on U.S. Intervention in Syria

Angered Karzai walks away from peace talks with United States, Taliban

U.S. Department of Defense end ban on women in combat roles

Global Politics
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Obama to Address VFW Convention

Global Politics
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The Takeaway’s Health Care Roundtable

Conflict & Justice

For The Takeaway’s roundtable discussion on health care reform, Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich sets the scene, while physician Peter Ubel, veteran Kristen Rouse, and visual display artist Akin Mckenzie join in the conversation.

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Roundtable: Previewing Obama’s Press Conference

Global Politics

To discuss President Obama’s upcoming press conference, The Takeaway is joined by the Washington Examiner’s Julie Mason, physician and behaviorial scientist Peter Ubel, veteran Kristen Rouse, and visual display artist Akin Mckenzie.

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Pakistan’s deal with the Taliban

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Kristen Rouse about her concerns over the introduction of a form of Sharia law in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Rouse is a former US Army Supply Sergeant who served along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. She says she’s seen the damage the Taliban’s done in Afghanistan, and thinks it’s a mistake for Pakistan […]

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