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WEP & GPO repeal, Schedule F among issues facing Congress

July 6, 2024 schedule, Congress, issues, Among, Facing, repeal0 comment

Debate over Social Security benefit blackouts for certain federal, state and local government employees, it never ends. A recent hearing once again considered what to do about Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Offset Pension. One observer who listened closely, the staff vice president at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, John Hatton. He gives the Federal Drive with Tom Temin an update. Interview Transcript: Tom Temin And John the beat goes on with respect to the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset for Social Security…

Congressional repeal of Social Security’s ‘evil twins’ nears finish line

January 24, 2024 line, repeal, Security’s, ‘evil, twins’, Social, nears, congressional, finish0 comment

The possibility of repealing Social Security’s so-called ‘evil twins” is closer than ever to the finish line. There are now 303 House cosponsors on the Social Security Fairness Act. It is the second highest number of cosponsors on any pending bill in all of Congress. If enacted, the legislation would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). The two provisions reduce, and in some cases eliminate, Social Security benefits for certain federal retirees. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is urging the…

Senate appropriators propose to repeal Hyde, add tens of billions to Defense budget

August 2, 2022 repeal, Billions, Tens, Hyde, appropriators, Senate, budget, Defense, propose0 comment

Senate appropriators proposed last week an end to a four-decade-old provision that restricts the government from funding abortions and would expand reproductive care for military service members and federal employees. The proposal is part of a set of bills to fund the government through fiscal 2023, which includes $ 850 billion for national security when taking into account the Defense appropriations bill, military construction spending and some military-related Energy Department funds. That number is well over the Biden administration’s $ 813 billion request for national security and outpaces the House…

Opinion Pieces Call On US Congress To Pass HER Act To Permanently Repeal Mexico City Policy – Kaiser Family Foundation

July 6, 2018 repeal, family, Foundation, Kaiser, Policy, pieces, Congress, Permanently, Opinion, call, City, Mexico, pass0 comment

Opinion Pieces Call On US Congress To Pass HER Act To Permanently Repeal Mexico City PolicyKaiser Family FoundationWe must continue to elevate the issue and implore U.S. lawmakers to enact the Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights (HER) Act in Congress, which would create a permanent legislative repeal of the global gag rule, prevent a future president from … us congress – Google News

Net neutrality repeal gives US Democrats fresh way to reach millennials – The Star Online

December 17, 2017 Fresh, 'Millennials', neutrality, Democrats, reach, Star, Online, gives, repeal0 comment

The Star Online Net neutrality repeal gives US Democrats fresh way to reach millennialsThe Star OnlineWASHINGTON: The US Federal Communications Commission vote on Thursday to roll back net neutrality rules could galvanise young voters, a move Democrats hope will send millennials to the polls in greater numbers and bolster their chances in next year's …and more » us democrats – Google News

‘Democrats handed us a gift’: California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas tax – Los Angeles Times

October 8, 2017 Spot, Gift, Democrats, handed, Republicans, Political, Fight, Times, Angeles, opportunity, California, repeal0 comment

Los Angeles Times 'Democrats handed us a gift': California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas taxLos Angeles TimesJust weeks before it takes effect, California's new gas tax increase is again under attack, with Republicans mounting a growing campaign against the higher levies. Celebrated by Democrats as a victory for Californians weary of traveling the state's … us democrats – Google News