Social Security benefits could increase for millions of Americans after key Senate vote

The Senate is voting on potential expansions to Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.

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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions

Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know

In the final days of this congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.
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Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, 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 Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 before Congress ushers in a new class ...
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Social Security benefits could increase for millions of Americans after key Senate vote

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