Franken Passes 1st Piece Of Legislation

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Franken Passes 1st Piece Of Legislation

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM CST

Story Updated: Oct 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM CST

Senator Al Franken announced the passage of his first piece of legislation Thursday.

It will establish a pilot program and study within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide disabled veterans with service dogs to help keep America's promise to returning soldiers and improve their quality of life after service.

The legislative language, sponsored by Franken passed as part of the Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2010.

Franken has made veterans a focus since taking office in July.

Friday, Oct 23 at 5:58 PM Yea wrote ...

My dad, is a Veteran he will love this!

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