Biden Signs 'First Social Security Expansion in Decades'​ as GOP Eyes Cuts | Common Dreams
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Social Security expansion is the "bipartisan solution that most Americans want," said one group, "even though some on Capitol Hill have proposed to slash benefits."

The Social Security Fairness Act rolls back the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), provisions that curbed Social Security benefits for those receiving retirement benefits from public service jobs.

The repeal of the two provisions means roughly 3 million teachers, firefighters, and other public-sector workers will see increases to their Social Security benefits. While the Social Security Fairness Act received significant bipartisan support, 71 Republicans in the House and 20 in the Senate voted against it, including new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.).

  • Universal Monk@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Yep, it’s awesome news for me. I’m retiring in April this year, and I get public-sector pension. And now my Social Security benefits will go up when I hit my 60’s.

    Of course, things can change before I hit that age, but meh, shit like this hardly ever gets undone.

    I’m retiring early (I’m in early 50’s) regardless, but it was good so see this little tidbit. Awesome news!

    Side note: In 4 months, Imma be able to post to Lemmy full-time, motherfuckers! Can’t wait! :)