Americans earn Social Security benefits upon reaching retirement age, but some workers face stiff penalties if they work as a public servant.

Some people don’t receive all their Social Security benefits, even though they paid into the system. A bill would change that.

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

There are just a couple weeks left in the current Congress and many retirees in Louisiana are closely watching to see if the Social Security Fairness Act will pass out of the Senate and be signed by the President.

A bill to boost Social Security for public workers will die if the Senate doesn't pass it by year end. Senators and workers are urging a vote ASAP.

Last month, the House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which reduces Social Security benefits for workers receiving significant government pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security.

While the Social Security Fairness Act may have some admirable goals, passing it now as written would undermine the future of Social Security — and backfire politically.

Kentucky's public employees want changes made to the social security system. They want social security benefits they believe they’re entitled to if they have paid into the system.