here are some stories to watch today on abc news. the pentagon survey of 400,000 military personnel is released today. it should reveal attitudes on repealing the don't ask, don't tell policy on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military. the senate discusses food safety regulations today. lawmakers may vote on plans to give the fda more authority on recalling tainted food. and a veteran senator from connecticut, chris dodd, delivers his final speech on capitol hill today. the democrat is retiring after 36 years of public service. and finally this half hour, a touching story of redemption. it involves prison inmates who are now getting a second chance at life. >> they're doing it with the help of some dogs who thanks to the inmates are getting a second chance at life as well. abs news on campus reporter olivia stacey has more. >> reporter: it's jason hall's