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).
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.
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.
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 Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
Alarm Is Being Sounded Over a Social Security Fairness Act That Critics Call Anything but ‘Fair’
Social Security analysts are sounding the alarm bells that a bill to expand social security for government employees, the so-called “Social Security Fairness Act,” is anything but “fair.”
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdles with passage down to the wire
Senators advance House-passed bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
Social Security Fairness Act clears Senate procedural hurdle, on path for final passage
In a final lame-duck push, the Senate will attempt to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans this week.
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security.
Social Security Fairness Act passes in the Senate
Millions of retired public service workers will get a boost in their Social Security benefits. Supporters say it closes a big gap in coverage. But it comes at a steep cost.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Public workers rejoice as Social Security Fairness Act promises long-awaited relief
The Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act over the weekend following Congress's approval back in November.
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, ...