Obama Slashes Slain Officer Family Benefits in Half

AP via YellowBrix

May 08, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants to cut almost in half a benefits program for the families of slain police and safety officers.

The president’s proposed budget calls for cutting the Public Safety Officers’ Death Benefits Program from $110 million to $60 million.

The Justice Department insisted no one would lose benefits.

“Any family member who is eligible for benefits under this program will receive them,â€