Mike Michaud: “We are a democracy. This should be done out in the sunshine.”

We see a decline in opioid use. We see a decline in suicide. And I think that is obviously good for the veteran.

And so our bill, the PAWS Act, takes these veterans, particularly the ones that have severe Post-Traumatic Stress, and authorizes a small amount of funding so that the VA can pair them with specially trained service dogs.

As a veteran, I don't feel like I needed to be rebooted, because I am concerned that word by itself may detract somewhat from the decision that our young men and women are making to serve their country.

This has strong support from key veterans groups, like the VFW and The American Legion.