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Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Pentagon Freezes Death Benefits For Fallen Soldiers' Families

It's another ugly symptom of the partial government shutdown -- and this time it impacts the families of soldiers who are dying for their country.

The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday that, as long as the budget impasse lasts, it will not be able to pay death benefits to the families of troops who've been killed in combat.

"Unfortunately, as a result of the shutdown, we do not have the legal authority to make death gratuity payments at this time," said Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen, a Defense Department spokesman. "However, we are keeping a close eye on those survivors who have lost loved ones serving in the Department of Defense."
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    This FOOL if a president has to GO

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  2. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I hate Obama. He's nothing but low life ghetto trash as is anyone who supports such a vulgar and crude person.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Cannot someone arrange an IED in his vehicle?

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  4. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    If this "no authority" info were true, I certainly wouldn't advertise it!

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  5. lmclainOctober 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    At least we can rest knowing Obama's CHEF has been deemed "essential" and is still yanking down a check....

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  6. AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    R.I.P My brothers and sisters. You PAID the most you can give your country. Your life!!! And this is how your government pays you and your loved ones back.

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