VA.GOV | Democrat Government Shutdown causes veterans to go without critical VA services

Article Title: Veterans go without critical VA services, 37,000 VA employees missing pay due to Democrats’ government shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...The Democrats’ decision to shut down the federal government has forced nearly 37,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees to be furloughed or continue working without pay.

Because VA receives some advance appropriations from Congress, the department’s medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers remain open and are operating..."

Reference Source: VA.GOV

Very Sad | Democrat Government Shutdown Screws Patriots Out of Beloved Blue Angels Show

Article Title: Blue Angels will be no-show at Sea and Sky Air Show this weekend

Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – When the Sea and Sky Air Show returns to Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, the beloved U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be in the lineup.

The city announced Friday that the precision demo team will not perform at the event because of the ongoing government shutdown. The Viper Demo Team is also out"

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com

White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

Article Title: White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

Article Excerpt: "...making sure U.S. troops get paid while Democrats keep the government shut down for free healthcare for illegal aliens — that’s called putting America First. But you wouldn’t know about it," the White House wrote on X in reference to Jeffries' criticism of the Shutdown Fairness Act. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Military veterans and reservists urge Democrats to reopen government

Article Title: Republican veterans and reservists urge Democrats to reopen government

Article Excerpt: "... told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that Democrats’ refusal to vote for the measure was putting military families and veterans at risk. “Our troops nearly missed paychecks until President Trump took unilateral action to ensure they got paid. Training is still halted. Readiness is collapsing,” ..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Democrats Block Legislation To Pay Troops During Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Block Legislation To Pay Troops During Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Democrats blocked the Senate from considering a defense spending bill on Thursday afternoon that would pay military service members during the shutdown. ..."

Reference Source: ijr.com

Government Shutdown | Military Hating Democrats Insistent on Bankrupting Soldiers

Article Title: Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time as government shutdown enters Day 16

Article Excerpt: "...Members of the military were set to be paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown, after the Trump administration tapped unused research and development funds to cover their checks. But House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the move was a "temporary fix," and that troops risked missing their next paychecks at the end of the month if the shutdown continues. ..."

Reference Source: www.cbsnews.com

Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Title: Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Excerpt: "If the federal government shuts down after midnight Sept. 30 over a funding impasse in Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs would keep sending veterans their monthly pensions and disability payments on time.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-09-22/veterans-benefits-services-government-shutdown-19185364.html Source - Stars and Stripes...The VA sought to reassure veterans and their families this week that core services and benefits for veterans would be protected in a government shutdown.

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Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Title: Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Excerpt: "...As Democrats bring the nation to the brink of a government shutdown, they jeopardize critical funding for veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and many others. As Democrats threaten to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, organizations across the country are urging them to follow through on their word, join with President Donald J. Trump and Republicans, and keep government functioning for the people it serves. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov