Deems Nonessential News Today

Wednesday to his final welcome. a dignified transfer at dover air force base. a pfc, patterson is one of the 26 troops killed since the shutdown began. their families denied military death benefits because the government deems nonessential, a story that has sparked outrage a across the country. this afternoon, the senate passed a house bill to reinstate the survivors benefits. the longer the shutdown lasts, veterans disability benefits and pension remain in jeopardy. hows that for a thank you? h...