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Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Garret Graves (R-Pa.) gathered advocates in front of the Capitol building Wednesday morning, urging a vote to repeal WEP and GPO, two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for certain public servants. After just one week, the lawmakers’ discharge petition to push the Social Security Fairness Act to a floor vote reached the 218 required signatures. (Abigail Spanberger staff photo)

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Bill to repeal WEP, GPO reaches threshold to force a House floor vote

The Social Security Fairness Act, a bill to undo WEP and GPO, has enough support to force a floor vote. But that’s unlikely to happen until at least November.

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Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

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This bill would spur Veterans Affairs to increase contracting with women-owned small business

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Veterans may have more chances for benefits, but it means more opportunities for scammers unfortunately

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Bipartisan bill would put HHS IG in key role following Change Healthcare incident

Cybersecurity

Congress shows concern for healthcare cyber attacks

Federal Newscast

Spanberger demands VA clean up its act when awarding financial incentives

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Repeal or reform? House lawmakers weigh responses to WEP, GPO

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After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall

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Retirement

How Congresswoman Spanberger plans to KO the WEP and the GPO, aka the Evil Twins

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Pay & Benefits

How Rep Spanberger plans to KO WEP and GPO, aka the Evil Twins

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The latest legislative attempt to get a better retirement deal for certain feds

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Congress makes new run at striking down disparity in Social Security

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House bill gaining steam to restore full Social Security benefits to certain feds

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AFGE leaders, lawmakers eye changes to pay, benefits for federal employees

FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, clouds roll over the U.S. Capitol dome as dusk approaches in Washington. The committee charged with helping Republicans wrest control of the House next year raised $45.4 million over the last three months, a record quarterly haul during a year without a national election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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2 bipartisan bills take aim at federal hiring process, retirement benefits

Sun shines on the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill. The House used a party-line 220-207 vote to pass the legislation. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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House heightens calls to change feds' Social Security benefits, workplace safety plans

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The Army is designing new tactical bras for female soldiers

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Pay & Benefits

Bill to end Social Security's 'evil twins' that cut benefits teed up for House floor vote

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TSP board shares ‘optimistic’ timeline for resolving call center issues

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Federal Report

Another year, another step toward ditching the WEP?

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Federal Report

Another year, another step toward ditching the WEP?

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Pay

New House bills proposed 2022 federal pay raise, eliminate WEP