Thursday, July 28, 2011

Ex-GIs May Finally Bring Service Dogs on VA Property

"The House is moving forward on a bill that would require the Veterans Affairs Department to allow service dogs on all VA properties," according to the ArmyTimes. "The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s health panel on Thursday approved HR 1154, the Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act. The bill has many wickets to pass through before it becomes law, but sponsor Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, said Monday that the legislation is needed to 'close the gap in access that exists.'" Read more.

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