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.
Schumer tells feds he’ll call a vote on windfall elimination provision repeal
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal to controversial tax provisions affecting some federal workers and retirees, has 63 sponsors in the Senate, more than the 60 votes needed to force a vote on the measure.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Bipartisan legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions has already passed the House.
At labor rally, Schumer commits to Senate vote on Social Security Fairness Act
The Senate’s Social Security Fairness Act has 62 bipartisan cosponsors. Now pressure is building to push the bill to repeal WEP and GPO to a floor vote.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Fairness Act would increase payouts of Social Security benefits to roughly 2.8 million people by eliminating certain existing limits.
Social Security Fairness Act to get a vote in the Senate, Chuck Schumer says
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security reforms before Congress ushers in a new class next month.
Social Security new legislation: What would it mean for payments?
A review of the legislation by the Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan federal agency in the legislative branch, found ...
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Typical Couple Will Lose $25,000 of Social Security from WEP/GPO Repeal
Lawmakers are considering the repeal of Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset ...
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Can a Pension Really Ding a Widow’s Social Security Benefit?
Two Social Security rules can take a big bite out of the benefits of pensioners and their spouses, ex-spouses and survivors.
Face the Facts: Teachers encourage Senate to pass social security bill
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Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people ...
Congress Could Change Social Security Penalties: Here's Who's Impacted
Americans earn Social Security benefits upon reaching retirement age, but some workers face stiff penalties if they work as a ...
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Public workers get holiday cheer as Schumer pushes vote to boost their Social Security
Public sector workers are heartened after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he would bring a bill that could ...
Social Security expansion has bipartisan support despite fiscal hawks’ concerns
Expanding full Social Security benefits to millions of citizens has bipartisan approval, but some senators are skeptical ...