Based on scientific evidence, VA presumes that B cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease were caused by military service for Veterans who were exposed to certain herbicides while they were serving in the military.
In 38 states, dog racing is illegal. In five states (Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Oregon and Wisconsin), there are no longer any open dog tracks or live racing, but no legislation has been passed to ban the sport. That leaves seven states in which commercial dog racing remains legal and active.
Breed-specific legislation falls into several categories. The most publicized is a breed ban, which prohibits the future ownership and reproduction (breeding) of a specific dog breed, chiefly pit bulls. All well-written bans allow existing pit bulls to remain with their owners.