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To win over seniors, Harris should highlight her support for Social Security 

Vice President Kamala Harris has run a near-perfect campaign ever since her historic rise to the top of the Democratic Party. But she can and must do a better job of convincing older people to vote for her. Voters 65 and older, once a reliable demographic of the Democratic Party's electoral coalition, have trended toward […]

Social Security COLA raise: How much will recipients get in 2025?

(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration is less than two weeks away from announcing the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), a percentage increase in recipient payments designed to offset inflation. According to the latest estimates, the COLA forecast is expected to be approximately 2.5%but we'll have to wait for the October 10th announcement to know […]

Five things to know about Social Security reforms being considered in Congress

A bill to reform parts of Social Security is gaining momentum in Congress. The bill, called the Social Security Fairness Act, aims to eliminate a tax system that proponents say leads to unfair reductions in benefits for people who have spent most of their careers in public service. However, the bill has also faced criticism […]

GOP rift opens over Social Security bill push

Provided by NFIB — A bipartisan effort to force a vote on legislation including Social Security reform is exposing fissures in the House Republican conference. {beacon} business and economy business and economy Full text   Harris supports mineral stockpiling, embraces reforms and climate-friendly tax credits Vice President Harris laid out economic policy this week, supporting […]

Effort to force vote on Social Security bill stirs unrest in House GOP 

A group of House Republicans is taking an unusual move to force a vote on a bill that would reform aspects of Social Security, sparking unrest in the chamber. The bill at the center of this push, also known as the Social Security Fairness Act, calls for the repeal of the Windfall Exemption Provision (WEP) […]