Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Social Security benefits could go up for 3 million after Congress passes bill
In a late night vote on Friday night into Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would increase social security benefits for millions.
Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate. Why it matters to thousands of people in CT.
Passage was a major victory for advocates who argue the deductions unfairly hurt those who collected pensions but also worked jobs covered by Social Security.
Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in the early hours of Saturday to pass legislation to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans. The legislation will repeal two statutes that have reduced payouts to state and local police,
Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces Social Security for those who earn “non-covered” pension income their jobs, which are typically public sector roles, that didn’t contribute Social Security payroll taxes. Those workers can lose up to half the pension amount.
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system.
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.
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also further strain Social Security Trust Funds at a time when the program is approaching insolvency.
Congress passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some public sector workers
Congress Passes Cantwell-Cosponsored Bill to give 40,000 Washingtonians higher social security payments. WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Dec. 20, Congress passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cantwell.
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Saturday to increase Social Security benefits for close to 3 million federal, state and local public sector workers, which includes firemen, policemen and teachers.
Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act passed by a vote of 76-20 in the early hours of Saturday. The act eliminates provisions that affect an estimated 3 million individuals. The measure was passed in the Senate after a key amendment,
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Some recipients may get larger Social Security checks, even retroactively, but it’s not a done deal yet
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What impact will the WEP have on Social Security payments?
However, a lesser-known regulation, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), can significantly impact the benefits ...
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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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Congress is really close to final repeal of Social Security limitations on government retirees
WEP and GPO have reduced Social Security benefits for thousands of state and local government employees and certain federal ...