Senate, Social Security and windfall elimination

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 later this week.
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.
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.
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.
Senate Votes on Social Security Fairness Act — What to Know
Millions of workers could see increased benefits if the bill passes the Senate after receiving bipartisan support in the House.
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.
How Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 could impact Bryan first responders
The US Senate is voting on a bill could increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans like first responders and teachers. Bryan Firefighters Association says the bill could rob its people of their retirement.
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 end of the week.
Social Security Fairness Act clears 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.
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the measure,
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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 ...
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in ...
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 ...
The Advocate3d
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.
New York Sun3d
Senate Poised To Pass Social Security Reform Bill That Could Hasten the Trust Fund’s Bankruptcy and Cut Benefits to Many Recipients
The House passed the legislation overwhelmingly in November.
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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 ...