Military Death Benefits Will No Longer Be Stopped By Government Shutdowns

Washington, D.C. (CBS Local)- Military death gratuities are no longer going to be stopped in the case of a government shutdown thanks to a new provision that will be part of the defense appropriations deal set to be announced this week.
According to the Military Times, the bill includes an exemption for families of troops killed on duty in order to allow them to receive the death benefits payouts even if other military benefits are placed on hold due to a shutdown.
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