Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some

Social Security benefits will increase for millions of Americans if Biden signs this bill

Millions of Americans may see their Social Security benefits increase under a bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk — though critics warn that the measure comes at the cost of pushing the fund further toward insolvency.If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service. The increases — as much…

Fiscal Prudence Thrown to Wind as Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act - Real News Now

In a seemingly irresponsible move, the Senate opted to close out two laws that hindered numerous public employees from reaping the advantages of Social Security. This rushed decision may inflict a heavy blow on the overall financial stability of the Social Security system. The vote, a baffling 76-20, was cast on the infamous Social Security Fairness Act, forgoing two components of the current laws – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and t…

Senate OKs long-sought bill on Social Security

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, a longtime priority for former public employees, and sent it to Democratic President Joe Biden.

Some recipients may get larger Social Security checks, even retroactively, but it’s not a done deal yet

Millions of Americans may see their Social Security benefits increase under a bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk — though critics warn that the measure comes at the cost of pushing the fund further toward insolvency.If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service. The increases — as much…

Congress passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some public sector workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Dec. 20, Congress passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cantwell.

Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks If Biden Signs New Bill – Advertising and Donations – advertising-newsandtimes.com

Millions of Americans may see their Social Security benefits increase under a bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk — though critics warn that the measure comes at the cost of pushing the fund further toward insolvency.