Congress Approves $110 Billion in Emergency Spending to Avert Shutdown
Congress is finalizing a bill to prevent a government shutdown, providing $110 billion in emergency aid for Hurricanes Helene and Milton recovery and farmers, delaying final budget decisions until March 14.
Congress Approves $110 Billion in Emergency Spending to Avert Shutdown
Congress is finalizing a bill to prevent a government shutdown, providing $110 billion in emergency aid for Hurricanes Helene and Milton recovery and farmers, delaying final budget decisions until March 14.
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Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
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House Passes Social Security Fairness Act; Senate Vote Looms
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act (327-75), aiming to eliminate rules reducing benefits for 2.8 million public pensioners; the Senate must now pass it before the session ends, facing opposition from experts who argue the bill lacks cost offsets.
House Passes Social Security Fairness Act; Senate Vote Looms
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act (327-75), aiming to eliminate rules reducing benefits for 2.8 million public pensioners; the Senate must now pass it before the session ends, facing opposition from experts who argue the bill lacks cost offsets.
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56% Bias Score