Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.
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Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act passed by a vote of 76-20 in the early hours of Saturday.CNBC - 11h -
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.CBS News - 9h -
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social ...MarketWatch - 12h -
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 ...The Hill - 21h -
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 local ...The Hill - 2d -
Some seniors shut out of full Social Security benefits
Congress is voting on whether to revamp Social Security so that certain former public sector employees who have been shut out from the system will receive full benefits. Kati Weis explores why some ...CBS News - 4d -
Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans
Many Americans could soon see a change in their Social Security benefits. As early as Tuesday, the Senate could vote on a bipartisan bill that would repeal certain benefit reductions for millions ...CBS News - 4d -
What to know about Social Security's full retirement age in 2025
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.CBS News - 5d -
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.CNBC - 6d
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