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Coverage dated December 11, 2024

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Headline from Local News 8

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.

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  1. Local News 8

    Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.

  2. Washington Times

    Senate to vote next week on restoring Social Security benefits for government workers (opens Washington Times)

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    The Senate will vote next week on legislation to repeal two Social Security provisions that limit benefits for some government workers, restoring their full access to Social Security payouts.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said 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.'

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