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La. lawmakers lead effort to pass Social Security Fairness Act
State and congressional lawmakers in Louisiana helped lead the effort to get the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 across both chambers of Congress.
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 Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, 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."
A look at the Social Security Fairness Act’s passage out of Congress
With the passage of H.R. 82 through both chambers of Congress, many may wonder ‘When did this act originate’ and ‘how long has the push been for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from Social Security?
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits
Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.
The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate. Here's what could happen next.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Social Security Fairness Act passes final Senate vote, headed to White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB) - The United States Senate officially voted to pass H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), by a vote of 76 Yeas to 20 Nays on Friday, December 20.
Bill Allows Firefighters, Police to Receive Social Security Benefits
The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced the Social Security benefits paid firefighters and police who received pension benefits.
Senate Votes on Social Security Fairness Act — What to Know
Millions of workers could see increased benefits if the bill passes the Senate after receiving bipartisan support in the House.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Law enforcement group praises Social Security Fairness Act
Mick McHale said the bill would restore benefits to about 3 million former teachers, police and firefighters, and civil servants who also receive pension payments.
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Millions could see social security boost under new legislation
Millions of Social Security recipients, including many in Acadiana, may soon see a boost in their payments under new ...
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US Senate is set to vote on Social Security change that will help thousands of Louisianans
Sixty senators in the upper chamber were required to agree to invoke cloture. The Senate approved cloture for the Social ...
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Cassidy: Advancing Social Security bill fixes ‘broken system’ for Louisiana workers
The Social Security Fairness Act is closer to a final Senate vote. Sen. Bill Cassidy calls it a long-awaited fix for public ...