Tag: Social Security

US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns

By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress early on Saturday passed a measure to boost Social Security retirement payments to some retirees...

Senate to take final vote on boosting Social Security benefits for many public service retirees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was moving late Friday to a final vote on a proposal to boost Social Security payments for millions...

How a government shutdown affects Social Security payments: What you need to know

If the federal government shuts down this weekend, work at numerous publicly funded agencies would slow or stop altogether, while millions of government...

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people,...

Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social...

What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who...