Social Security, Senate

Proposed Bill Risks $196B Hit to Social Security, Accelerating Insolvency
The Social Security Fairness Act aims to address real problems with the system. Unfortunately, it would merely make things worse.
Social Security Fairness Act to get a vote in the Senate, Chuck Schumer says
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
Senate confronts long-standing Social Security benefit gaps
The Senate is gearing up to vote on significant changes to Social Security that could positively impact millions of recipients. This move
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 reforms before Congress ushers in a new class next month.
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.
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
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.
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
WASHINGTON - The Senate is pushing toward a vote that would pass a law to provide full Social Security benefits for millions of Americans. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday the bill would "ensure Americans are not erroneously denied their well-earned Social Security benefits simply because they chose at some point to work in their careers in public service.
Senate Tees Up $200 Billion Social Security Giveaway to Public Sector Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost payouts to public sector workers who receive pensions and did not pay taxes to ...
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Senate Poised To Pass Social Security Reform Bill That Could Hasten the Trust Fund’s Bankruptcy and Cut Benefits to Many Recipients
The House passed the legislation overwhelmingly in November.
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Social Security reform gains momentum in Senate
Legislation to boost Social Security benefits for public service workers is set for a Senate vote, according to Senate ...
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Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote
Advocacy group argues the measure, set for approval by the Senate, disproportionately favors certain public workers while ...
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 ...