Overhaul On Horizon In 2010

MAY 2009 VOICE: In the midst of the worse economic conditions since the Great Depression, plans are underway in Washington, D.C. to act on Social Security reform early in 2010.

Despite having received overwhelming support in the past two Congresses for a full repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), it has become evident that any change in Social Security would take place as part of a larger “reform” of the system.

Illinois Retirees Hit By Offsets

MARCH 2008: At times, members who have lost part or all of their Social Security benefit to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or Government Pension Offset (GPO) may feel as if they are alone in their fight to repeal both federal laws.

MARCH 2008: Following through on his commitment to fully examine the potential repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), US Congressman Michael McNulty (D-NY) chaired a key January hearing that put the spotlight on Social Security reform for public retirees.

NOVEMBER 2007: Kerry Supports Social Security Hearing. In politics, it is often said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. On the issue of Senate hearings on the repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), the voice of Association members has been heard loud and clear.