Some public service retirees in Connecticut will receive retroactive payments by the end of March, and a boost to monthly checks will start in April.
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Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
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Social Security boost for some CT retirees clears hurdle in Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would vote on the bill, which could raise some CT retirees’ benefits, by the end of the week.
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Social Security bill to raise benefits for some CT retirees clears House
The bill, which still must clear the Senate amid a time crunch, could raise Social Security benefits for tens of thousands of people in CT.
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Social Security bill could raise benefits for some retirees in CT
But U.S. Rep. John Larson opposes the bill, saying he wants any Social Security changes to be paid for, not done at the expense of beneficiaries.
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With Social Security fund running dry, CT Dems push for reform
Current estimates show depletion of the fund for old age and survivors insurance in the 2030s, and CT Democrats want to expand benefits.
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Larson, Tong tackling nursing home attempts to seize resident’s stimulus checks
The Trump administration has warned long-term care facilities they can be prosecuted if they seize the payments.
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House Republicans slam Larson’s plan to reform Social Security
GOP lawmakers say U.S. Rep. John Larson’s plan to keep Social Security solvent would hurt millennials and the nation’s small businesses,
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Larson says Dem gains in Congress boost chances for Social Security overhaul
WASHINGTON – Rep. John Larson thinks the third time is the charm in his effort to expand Social Security benefits and prolong the program’s solvency.
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Blue wave could propel Conn. Democrats into powerful jobs
WASHINGTON — A blue wave that wrests control of the U.S. House from the GOP would propel Connecticut’s Democratic House members — who are favored to win another term — out of a political wilderness and into positions of power. But while they may be able to advance their political agendas, the prospects of a continued GOP-controlled Senate would limit their new power.
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GOP primary rivals for U.S. Senate, Corey, Rapini, blast Murphy, not each other
Connecticut’s U.S. Senate race is a sleeper compared to the high-profile contest for governor or some of the other hot races this year. But, in a polite rivalry, Republicans Matthew Corey and Dominic Rapini are competing to see who can criticize Sen. Chris Murphy the most — and challenge him in November.
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Larson continues push Social Security reform — and says Trump would back him
WASHINGTON– For years, Rep. John Larson has been traveling the country to promote a plan to stabilize Social Security and boost benefits for the poorest Americans. While the plan has failed to move forward, Larson says he now has a powerful new ally — Donald Trump.
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Congress faces choice of budget deal or federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — When Congress returns from its two-week recess next week it will have just days to approve a bill that would fund the federal budget and prevent a government shutdown that would affect a broad swath of Connecticut residents – from Head Start students to workers in the state’s defense industry.
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Larson takes on Social Security, again
WASHINGTON — Rep. John Larson on Wednesday reintroduced a bill that aims to boost both Social Security benefits and the program’s solvency.
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Democrats push CT income tax cut for seniors – but aren’t sure how to pay for it
House and Senate Democrats called Thursday to exempt all Social Security from the state income tax, a move that could save seniors $45 million per year.