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

Many lawmakers are pushing for a full repeal of WEP and GPO, but others are instead looking to reform the benefit calculations for affected federal annuitants.

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

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The Social Security evil twins WEP and GPO get a fresh look from Capitol Hill

Pay & Benefits

Retirement changes for former seasonal feds, higher death benefits and other bills to watch

Pay & Benefits

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

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

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

Pay & Benefits

Congress makes new run at striking down disparity in Social Security

Tom Temin Commentary

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)

Reintroduced bills aim to fix hiring process, Social Security benefits for feds

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Social Security’s ‘Evil Twins’ are on House calendar for first time, for a possible first-ever vote

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Sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Bills, amendments linger in Congress with lasting implications for feds

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

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House committee tackles Social Security’s ‘Evil Twins’

Earlier this week, the key House Ways and Means Committee voted to clear the bill for a full House vote. The fact that repeal of GPO and Offset has gotten…

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Five federal workforce items on Congress’ to-do list

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Congress has a lot on its plate to try to avoid a continuing resolution, including a host of appropriations bills.