Good News and Bad News

[Archren]

So, I guess at least VA benefits won't be much affected by the shutdown: http://www.va.gov/FieldGuide_Flyer_Final_6261.pdf

But for those of you on active duty, AGR, or full-time equivalent orders, you might want to check your LES and start making plans to call your creditors, landlord, mortgage company, etc.. I checked mine this morning, and looks like I'll be getting paid half of what I normally get on the 15th. And our Adjutant General still expects us to maintain normal duty hours.

I don't mind tightening my belt, but a) those pukes who can't agree on shit shouldn't get paid either, and b) the men and women overseas doing violence on their behalf SHOULD be paid, and should NOT have to worry about money - they need to focus on coming home in one piece. It's bad enough we already lose so many - even of the ones who make it home alive - they don't need any more distractions. Can we at least do our due diligence to make sure they're taken care of while they are in harm's way?

Sorry, this is a touchy subject for me. Two deployments makes me admittedly biased.

[tommymac]

yet congress and our fearless leader will still get paid. Should put them out on deployment.

I heard on the radio one of the 2 sticking points is planned parenthood getting money, you have to be fucking kidding if the govt will shut down over that.

[OneSickPsycho]

It'd be nice if the Dems would accept the Reps proposal to extend another week...

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

It'd be nice if the Dems would accept the Reps proposal to extend another week...

Be nice if they just got this done. Millions can be affected and its jsut another day for these morons.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by tommymac

Be nice if they just got this done. Millions can be affected and its jsut another day for these morons.

I agree, but there is an option that prevents those millions from being affected for at least another week...

[EpyonXero]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

It'd be nice if the Dems would accept the Reps proposal to extend another week...

How many times are we going to extend it "one more week?'"

[wildchild]

hey Archren do you know whether it will affect those on disability from mil? i think that's a VA thing as well but not sure.

wondering if I have to plan to help out the kid.

[Archren]

Originally Posted by wildchild

hey Archren do you know whether it will affect those on disability from mil? i think that's a VA thing as well but not sure.

wondering if I have to plan to help out the kid.

Per the link in my original post, these are VA Services NOT impacted by the shutdown:

• Military sexual trauma counseling
• Readjustment Counseling Services
• Crisis Prevention Lifeline
• Pension Payments
• Disability and Compensation Payments
• Education Benefi t Payments
• Life Insurance Processing
• Insurance Processing
• Home Loan Processing
• Claims Processing will continue, but may be delayed
• Interments in National Cemeteries will continue, but may be on a reduced schedule. Contact NCA’s Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117
• NCA will process applications for headstones, markers, medallions
• NCA will notify VBA of death for benefit actions
• VBA Call Centers will be operational except for education
• VBA Regional Offices’ public contact services will be open
• All Veterans will continue to benefit from full law enforcement activities
which will continue to ensure safety and security

Also, All VA medical facilities and clinics will remain fully operational, including:
1. Inpatient care
2. Outpatient care
3. Prescriptions
4. Surgeries
5. Dental Treatment
6. Extended Care
7. Mental Health Care
8. Nursing Home Care
9. Special Health Care Services for Women Veterans

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by EpyonXero

How many times are we going to extend it "one more week?'"

As many times as it takes for the Reps to get what they want apparently...

[Cory]

Yep hubs LES is showing half