Mrvan wants American troops paid despite government shutdown

Dan Carden

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, wants U.S. military and Coast Guard personnel to receive their regular paychecks even though the federal government is otherwise shut down.

The Northwest Indiana lawmaker recently declared his support for the " Pay Our Troops Act " that would guarantee an ongoing appropriation to cover military pay and benefits until the Republican-controlled Congress and Republican President Donald Trump approve the federal spending measures required to reopen the government.

"It is unfortunate that instead of Congress coming to a bipartisan agreement to fund all military operations and keep the federal government open, we are now scrambling at the final hour to ensure our troops do not miss a paycheck," Mrvan said.

"Members of the military selfless