At least some good came from the shutdown.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/17/politics/new-debt-deal-pork/
It's just a shame that some of these leaders don't have the ability to get worthy projects funded without tying them to a bill to reopen the government.
Thanks Nuts Luked. Nothing new to see here. Obama buys enough votes for another win.
I don't disagree with any of those projects being funded. The extended pay for the widow seems over the top, but apparently they do the same thing for everyone else, so nbd. It's just sad that McConnell couldn't find a way to get it done without holding the US economy hostage. It shouldn't be hard to find billions of dollars for projects vital to the country.
Lautenburg (sp?) was one of the wealthiest members of congress worth $59 million. It was a joke.
If everyone else's wife gets the benefit, his wife should to. They should really consider changing their policy, though, as I don't really think death benefits are necessary for any of them.