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

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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…

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Three Years After Insurrection, MoveOn “Disqualify Trump” Petition Nears 500K Signers

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Washington, D.C. – Three years after twice-impeached and criminally indicted former President Trump led the deadly assault at the U.S. Capitol, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement:  “Three years ago, President Trump and MAGA Republicans led a deadly insurrection on our nation’s Capitol, in an attempt to overthrow the will of the American people. No rewriting of history can erase the unprecedented and indefensible acts that Donald Trump steered that day. The latest actions in Colorado and Maine to remove him from the ballot prove…

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Shutdown nears record: Why these Republicans have crossed party lines to reopen the government – USA TODAY

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Shutdown nears record: Why these Republicans have crossed party lines to reopen the government  USA TODAY WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown barrels toward the longest in history Saturday, a handful of Republicans have crossed party lines to vote … “us republicans” – Google News

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Democrats urge US House vote on net neutrality rules as end nears – Reuters

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Reuters Democrats urge US House vote on net neutrality rules as end nearsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democrats on Thursday made a last-ditch request for a House vote to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's decision due to take effect on Monday repealing so-called net neutrality rules that sought to ensure …and more » us democrats – Google News

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