Should taxpayer dollars pay for veterans’ service dogs? Congress is deciding
For army veteran Scott Edgell, healing didn’t come from a prescription: It came on four legs with a wagging tail. Mars, a specially trained goldendoodle, helps Edgell manage the lasting effects of his traumatic brain injury. Mars performs tasks designed to meet his specific needs.
- ▪For army veteran Scott Edgell, healing didn’t come from a prescription: It came on four legs with a wagging tail.
- ▪Mars, a specially trained goldendoodle, helps Edgell manage the lasting effects of his traumatic brain injury.
- ▪Mars performs tasks designed to meet his specific needs.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/videos/4666615/saves-act-veteran-service-dogs-taxpayer-fund-lengthy-pricey-nonprofit-aid/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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For army veteran Scott Edgell, healing didn’t come from a prescription: It came on four legs with a wagging tail. Mars, a specially trained goldendoodle, helps Edgell manage the lasting effects of his traumatic brain injury. Mars performs tasks designed to meet his specific needs. Recommended Stories Should taxpayer dollars pay for veterans’ service dogs? Congress is deciding Two Democrats head to runoff in special election for Georgia’s 13th District Jeffries promises to reverse Medicaid cuts if Democrats take the House Edgell and Mars have come to Washington to demonstrate just how much of a difference a service dog can make to a veteran.Advertisement U.S. Army Veteran, Scott Edgell speaks with Washington Examiner across from the Capitol on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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