Nick McCormick : Death benefits were cut off to families of the fallen . Rather than focus on solving the problems that resulted in the shutdown , politicians are conveniently highlighting veterans and military families without doing the one job that will really help : Ending the shutdown . Comment: Members of Congress rush to denounce cuts in veterans ' services to score PR points . McCormick : What we need is action to end shutdown , not political posturing .
Nick McCormick : Death benefits were cut off to families of the fallen . Comment: Members of Congress rush to denounce cuts in veterans ' services to score PR points . McCormick : What we need is action to end shutdown , not political posturing .