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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the waning hours of the current Congress and now headed to President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law.
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month. It's a $49 increase, but many hoped for more. Despite slowing inflation, some retirees still find it difficult to make ends meet,
Senate passes Social Security bill to repeal WEP and GPO
The repeal, a decades-long priority for public employee advocates, heads to the president for his signature after a late night Senate vote.
Breaking: Senate passes bill to repeal Social Security penalty on teachers, police
The Social Security Fairness act will repeal the penalties on police, teachers and other government retirees and spouses.
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
A look at the Social Security Fairness Act’s passage out of Congress
Social Security began as a safeguard “against the hazards and vicissitudes of life,” said former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who on August 14, 1935, signed the ‘Social Security Act’ into law, which promised a plan for social insurance.
Senate schedules vote on bill to end Social Security penalty on teachers, police
Nearly 100,000 Louisiana government retirees would benefit from the elimination of the Social Security penalty on government retirees like teachers.
Senate advances bill to boost Social Security benefits for millions of people
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to advance a bill to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans by repealing two laws that have limited payouts to state and
Senate approves bill to bolster Social Security benefits for millions of public service workers
The Senate approved legislation to provide full Social Security benefits for public service workers who hold jobs outside of their government work.
Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in the early hours of Saturday to pass legislation to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans. The legislation will repeal two statutes that have reduced payouts to state and local police,
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
Key Takeaways The Social Security Fairness Act, passed Saturday by the Senate, would end rules that reduce benefits for retired federal workers who get other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government or disability,
8 Words From President-Elect Donald Trump That Can Change Social Security Forever
One simple statement implies Trump's desire to alter a foundational aspect of Social Security -- but doing so would have ...
Congress also approved boosts to Social Security payments and disaster aid
The federal government avoided a shutdown. Here are some notable takeaways from legislation that cleared the House and Senate ...