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Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The U.S. Senate passed a bill early Saturday that would boost Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. The legislation would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO).
Is Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision Fair?
There is support for a House vote in Congress to eliminate this provision. This article is written to provide you with the reasoning for WEP.
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.
The Windfall Elimination Provision: Protecting Social Security fairness
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes. Learn how this provision works and who it affects.
Every Senator Who Voted Against Social Security Increase
Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions ...
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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 ...
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
The Senate on Saturday passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would repeal provisions that reduce benefits for ...
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, ...