Heroes Act

Michelle Malkin has information about a bill to "greatly expand death benefits for our military"... I would suggest you read it since she has some great links.

In short, the act would increase the lump-sum "gratuity" paid to the survivors of military personnel killed in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and future conflicts, from $12,400 to $100,000, retroactive to October 2001. The benefit for deaths not resulting from combat would remain at $12,400. The Act would increase the maximum available SGLI (Servicemember's Group Life Insurance) coverage from $250,000 to $400,000, with the government paying the premiums for the first $150,000 for military personnel in a combat zone, retroactive to October 2001.

Bill Faith at Small Town Veteran has vowed to track the legislation. Bill is a great guy, tireless blogger, defender of veterans' rights, and you should visit his site often.