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GPO/WEP Update
MARCH 2002 - With November elections fast approaching, the 107th Congress is feeling added pressure to finally enact relief from the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Laws in 2002. (For a quick overview of these laws, check out our "GPO And WEP Explained: In A Nutshell" article from the September 2001 Voice.) Mindful of this, the Association, with the other coalition members in CARE (Coalition to Assure Retirement Equity), have shifted into high gear to achieve one objective over the next few months - GPO and WEP relief becoming law.
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Mandatory Social Security Stalled
MARCH 2002 - Lussier Urges Caution - It's a huge win," said Tom Lussier, executive director of the Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security.
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GPO/WEP Relief Slowed By World Events
JANUARY 2002 - Renewed Push This Year For House Vote - Social Security reform has understandably been placed on the backburner by the 107th Congress, including efforts to provide relief from the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). "With the war and recession at the forefront, CARE (Coalition to Assure Retirement Equity) has to step back, for now, from the aggressive strategy it intended to employ before September 11, regarding the offset and windfall, laws," reports Legislative Chairman Bill Hill.
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Drive Is On For Social Security Change
NOVEMBER 2001 - GPO, WEP Devastating To Members - With a great deal of attention continuing to be focused on the pending “reform” of the Social Security system, Association officials are leaving nothing to chance as efforts continue to repeal or modify the GPO and WEP provisions. Members are well aware of the financial devastation that has resulted from these two regressive laws.
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GPO And WEP Explained: In A Nutshell
SEPTEMBER 2001 - For the benefit of our newer members (and perhaps as a refresher for all of us) here’s an explanation of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), in a nutshell.
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