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House Overwhelmingly Passes Senator Collins’ Social Security Fairness Act

November 14, 2024,
Her Bipartisan Bill with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Would Ensure Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and Other Public Servants – Including ...Read More - House Overwhelmingly Passes Senator Collins’ Social Security Fairness Act
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History is made! House passes WEP/GPO repeal

November 13, 2024,
History was made yesterday! By a vote of 327-75, the US House of Representatives has passed legislation to fully ...Read More - History is made! House passes WEP/GPO repeal
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WEP/GPO Breaking News Alert

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024 - Washington, DC: The US House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on HR82, legislation that would fully ...Read More - WEP/GPO Breaking News Alert
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New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs

October 18, 2024,
GLP-1 drugs are effective in treating obesity. By Boston Globe The Editorial Board Updated October 18, 2024 New, popular ...Read More - New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs
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Mass Retirees Legislative Endorsements

October 18, 2024,
With Election Day now just 18 days away and early voting already underway, we would like to share with you ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Endorsements
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Valeri Takes Seat on COLA Commission

October 17, 2024,
Work About to Begin on Benefit Improvements October 17, 2024: State House, Boston – On Wednesday, Association President Frank Valeri was ...Read More - Valeri Takes Seat on COLA Commission
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WEP/GPO UPDATE

October 3, 2024
Will Supermajority Congressional Support Yield Results? Congressional support to bring an end to the Social Security Windfall Elimination (WEP) and ...Read More - WEP/GPO UPDATE
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Mass Retirees: Legislative Update

October 3, 2024
General Court Completes Formal Sessions with New Retiree Legislation Being Enacted 2024 is the second year of the 2023-2024 ...Read More - Mass Retirees: Legislative Update
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State Pension Fund Achieves Record

October 3, 2024,
Prim Ends Fy24 With $105.3 Billion in Assets Last month, the state’s PRIM investment committee reported a record ...Read More - State Pension Fund Achieves Record
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HEALTHCARE NEWS: GIC & Blue Cross

October 3, 2024
Health insurance and benefits for public retirees, both at the GIC and the local level remain a focus of the ...Read More - HEALTHCARE NEWS: GIC & Blue Cross