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Social Security, Congress

The Washington Post · 5h

Congress also approved boosts to Social Security payments and disaster aid

The federal government avoided a shutdown. Here are some notable takeaways from legislation that cleared the House and Senate this week.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers

WASHINGTON – Congress on early Saturday passed a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social S ecurity Fairness Act, would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO),

Washington Examiner on MSN · 23h

Social Security expansion clears Senate and heads to Biden for approval

Millions of Social Security recipients will soon see an expansion of their benefits after the Senate on Saturday passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act. The measure repeals two tax rules,

Congress, Government Shutdown

Snopes on MSN · 1d

US Troops (Usually) Don't Get Paid During a Government Shutdown, But Congress Does

However, Congress has passed legislation to pay service members during specific government shutdowns in the past.

NBC New York · 2d

Congress has to pass another stopgap funding bill. What happens in a shutdown?

Congress previously passed a stopgap funding bill back in September, before Oct. 1, which was the last deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown. If this new CR is passed, it would prevent a shutdown before Christmas and temporarily fund the government through March 14, 2025.

The Boston Globe · 4d

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

The bill will fund the federal government through March 14 and provide aid to communities recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

2don MSN

Exclusive: Biden to report to US Congress on UAE assurance it is not supplying weapons to Sudan RSF

President Joe Biden's administration will provide U.S. lawmakers an assessment by Jan. 17 on the credibility of assurances by ...

Congress Sneaks Massive Pay Raise For Itself Into Spending Bill As Americans Struggle To Make Ends Meet

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who is leading the fight among conservative House Republicans to tank the CR, also ...

New Jersey Globe23h

The 118th Congress has come to an end

Click here for a web version of the New Jersey Globe’s Lame Duck 2024 vote tracker, with links to the bills and votes in ...

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As Trump causes drama in Congress, Biden stays silent and on the sidelines

Is this a calculated move to let the Republicans stew in their own chaos, or the fading last moments of a presidency?

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US Speaker of the House Doesn't Have To Be a Member of Congress

The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is not required to be a member of Congress. The U.S. Constitution does not ...

Washington Examiner on MSN3d

Republicans float road map to enact Trump agenda in next Congress

Harris emphasized that Trump should be in the best position possible to deliver on his mandate once Congress gavels into ...

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw urges Congress to address 'lack of legal framework' surrounding drone security

Texas, warned of the "real problem" Congress must tackle regarding drone security on Tuesday, following a House Intelligence ...

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Here's how a shutdown could affect a new Congress and Trump's inauguration

Trump won’t be sworn in for another month, but a possible government shutdown raises questions about how it could affect his ...

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