The administration said that checks are scheduled to go out on Sunday, but DoD civilians are being told to expect payment sometime between Monday and mid-week.

"Every time Washington shuts down, veterans and service members and their families become collateral damage in these political fights," said Jim Whaley.

The Department of Defense is shifting $8 billion in previously allocated money to pay troops for the middle of the month as the government shutdown continues. With the shutdown approaching two full ...