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.
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.
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
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.
Senate to vote on Social Security changes that would benefit thousands of Louisiana retirees
Removing the two provisions would increase benefits for about 2.8 million public employees nationwide, including about 90,000 in Louisiana.
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.
Senate plans to vote on bill that would increase Social Security benefits for some pensioners
People who receive income from public pensions may have their Social Security benefits reduced. The Senate may soon vote to eliminate those rules.
Momentum builds around Social Security reforms ahead of Senate vote
Momentum is building around legislation that could mean higher Social Security benefits for some Americans as Senate leadership tees up a vote for next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate policies that limit payouts to beneficiaries. The bill would add an estimated $195 million to the federal deficit over the next 10 years if passed. WASHINGTON - The Senate is pushing toward a vote that would pass a law to provide full Social Security benefits for millions of Americans.
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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 ...
Face the Facts: Teachers encourage Senate to pass social security bill
They were put in place to make sure teachers, police and firefighters and other public service workers weren’t double dipping ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Social Security expansion has bipartisan support despite fiscal hawks’ concerns
The bill passed in the House, 327-75, last month. There is concern, however, over what it could mean for the deficit and the ...
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Public workers get holiday cheer as Schumer pushes vote to boost their Social Security
The bill to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) which reduce ...