Wednesday 9 October 2013

Pentagon freezes death benefits for fallen soldiers' families

foxnews.com - 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.

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