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Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of …
1 day ago · The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall …
3 million public servants to receive enhanced Social Security benefits
1 day ago · The measure passed the House in November and the Senate this weekend by a 76 to 20 vote. Four senators did not vote. Firefighters, police officers, postal workers, teachers, and …
President Joe Biden signs off on 2% pay raise for most civilian …
1 day ago · Most federal employees are set to start the new year making a little more cash after President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday.. The executive order, announced …
Biden admin lifts $10M bounty on the head of leader …
1 day ago · The Biden administration has lifted a $10 million bounty on the head of Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the group that overthrew Bashar al-Assad in Syria.. In exchange, al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, agreed to a …
NYC firefighter unions blast House decision to strip …
2 days ago · The city’s firefighter unions slammed Sunday a decision by lawmakers two days earlier to strip vital health care funds for 9/11 first responders from the federal budget after Elon Musk and Donald Trump nuked a stopgap …
Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in …
1 day ago · A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims was sent to Syria to collect weapons has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials in Moscow. Two crew members are missing after an engine room explosion sank the Ursa …
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Dec 13, 2024 · A House-passed bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans just got a lifeline in the Senate. Senate Majority Chuck Schumer last week started …
Biden’s Cabinet officials stand by statements of …
Dec 17, 2024 · With just over a month left in office, top members of President Biden’s Cabinet are standing behind their past statements expressing support for his leadership and their belief that he is still fit for office — despite a year of …
U.S. Embassy Closed After Putin’s Retaliation Threats - Yahoo News
Nov 20, 2024 · The State Department announced on Wednesday that the U.S. embassy in Kyiv would close after receiving “specific information” that Russia was planning a “potential …