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Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'
Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector workers who also receive pension payments.
Breaking: Senate passes bill to repeal Social Security penalty on teachers, police
The Social Security Fairness act will repeal the penalties on police, teachers and other government retirees and spouses.
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the measure,
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
Key Takeaways The Social Security Fairness Act, passed Saturday by the Senate, would end rules that reduce benefits for retired federal workers who get other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government or disability,
Senate advances bill to boost Social Security benefits for millions of people
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to advance a bill to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans by repealing two laws that have limited payouts to state and
Social security benefits expansion bill heads to Biden's desk
The bill’s passage is a big win for public sector retirees but critics fear it will further destabilize the Social Security Trust Fund.
Senate approves bill to bolster Social Security benefits for millions of public service workers
The Senate approved legislation to provide full Social Security benefits for public service workers who hold jobs outside of their government work.
Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the waning hours of the current Congress and now headed to President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law.
Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month.
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Social Security Fairness Act Could Cause New Problems
The Social Security Fairness Act, which is awaiting President Biden's signature, would repeal the Windfall Elimination ...
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Senate passes Social Security bill to repeal WEP and GPO
The repeal, a decades-long priority for public employee advocates, heads to the president for his signature after a late ...