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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act (H.J.Res. 91), a bill to provide immediate funds for death gratuities and related benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense:

“When Congress unanimously passed the Pay Our Military Act it was with the intent to provide funding for the distribution of all military pays and allowances during the government shutdown. I don’t understand how death benefits for members of our military service are not considered essential by the Administration, but I was proud to support this resolution to provide a fix to this unjust situation. We have a responsibility to our servicemen and women and to the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

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