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.
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.
Congress Passes Social Security Fairness Act, King Champions in Ohio
The Federal Social Security Fairness Act passed through the U.S. Senate Chamber in the final session Saturday before Congress resets next year. This act will eliminate WEP and GPO allowing
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.
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
Two long-standing rules "detested" but millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.
Law enforcement group praises Social Security Fairness Act
Mick McHale said the bill would restore benefits to about 3 million former teachers, police and firefighters, and civil servants who also receive pension payments.
Union workers raid Social Security under the guise of ‘fairness’
Uncle Sam, not Santa, came down the chimney with a big bag of new benefits for state and local government workers. H.R. 82 was called the Social Security Fairness Act, even though it is not fair to the rest of those collecting the old-age benefit because it reduces the system’s solvency.
2.4 million people to see higher Social Security payments starting in 2025
Just before Christmas, the US Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which was approved by the House of Representatives in November. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both chambers,
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
Last night, the Senate passed our Social Security Fairness Act. This means teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants in AZ will get the Social Security benefits they earned – a clear win for families across our state.
How will the Social Security Fairness Act impact Mainers? More benefits
We're learning more about a bill just passed in Congress that could see thousands of retirees in Maine with more money coming in each month.
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Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that, should President Joe Biden sign the Social Security Fairness Act ...
A Long-Awaited Victory: Public Workers Set To Receive Higher Social Security Benefits After Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act
On Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to eliminate reductions in social ...
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
The motion was agreed to with 73 yeas and 27 nays which could mean higher Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees if ...
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WEP/GPO Repeal Has Retroactive Benefits
The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act would mean Social Security beneficiaries affected by the WEP and/or GPO will receive benefits that are no longer reduced and on top of that, are ...
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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said during a recent floor debate that people who paid into Social Security for the ...
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Bill to repeal windfall elimination provision clears a key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the ...
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Schatz votes to pass bipartisan bill to provide full Social Security benefits to 100,000+ public sector workers in Hawai‘i
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) voted to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure public sector workers nationwide – including ...
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How will the WEP and GPO affect Social Security?
Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be daunting, especially with provisions like the Windfall Elimination ...