Dog-Friendly Dining In D.C.: Arlington To Allow Dogs At Outdoor Restaurants

WASHINGTON -- Good news for Arlington dog owners: the city's health department now lets restaurants apply for a variance to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas.

This comes just months after the public health department reminded restaurants that non-service animals weren't allowed in any dining areas, ARLnow points out. At the time, Arlington County Department of Human Services spokesman Kurt Larrick said that "[t]he presence of animals would create a risk of people getting sick due to fecal contamination."

The policy reversal comes as D.C. gears up for warmer weather and outdoor dining season. As we wait to see which Arlington restaurants will offer dog-friendly dining, here are 10 places where pooches are already welcome:

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Chuck Hagel Warns Of Spending Cuts At Department Of Defense

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Wednesday that sharply deeper cuts to personnel, health care and weapons systems will be needed across his department to put the brakes on spiraling costs and reshape the military for leaner budgets and new challenges.

Hagel said that escalating spending to maintain benefits, existing military structures and replacements for aging weapons programs are devouring funding needed for critical operations, training and equipment.

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