Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
The CBO estimates that ending the Government Pension Offset would increase monthly benefits in December 2025 by an average of $700 for 380,000 recipients getting benefits based on living spouses. The increase would be an average of $1,190 for 390,000 or surviving spouses getting a widow or widower benefit.
Senate expected to vote on bill that would restore Social Security benefits to millions
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that could restore Social Security benefits to more than three million Americans, including hardworking folks here in Western Pennsylvania.The Senate has until Friday to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act,
Social Security Fairness Act passes in Senate, moves towards final vote
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdle, heads to final vote
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
US Senate is set to vote on Social Security change that will help thousands of Louisianans
Sixty senators in the upper chamber were required to agree to invoke cloture. The Senate approved cloture for the Social Security Fairness Act on a 73 to 27 vote, which is a good indication that the Social Security Fairness Act ultimately will pass.
Senate to vote to restore social security benefits
A vote that could restore social security benefits to billions is slated for this week, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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."
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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 ...
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 ...
Social Security boost for some CT retirees clears hurdle in Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would vote on the bill, which could raise some CT retirees’ benefits, by 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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Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The bill would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. Supporters say the overhaul ...
Will Republicans Approve Quarter-Million Dollar Windfalls For Government Employees?
Some government employees don't pay into Social Security. Yet because of this, they can collect windfall Social Security benefits. Congress shouldn't let them.
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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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Letters: Workers should get from Social Security exactly what they were promised
The Windfall Elimination Provision for Social Security benefits should absolutely be eliminated as quickly as possible.