These 2 provisions of Social Security cause undue hardship on teachers, firefighters, police and some government workers in some, but not all states. The GPO precludes a widowed survivor from death benefits when a spouse dies, The WEP removes much of the monthly benefits for which these workers have contributed our 40 or more units. dramatically reducing the retirement income of They also discourage professionals from career changes into the above fields, for fear of losing some of their Social Security benefits.
Congress should eliminate these provisions.President Obama should sign such legislation.
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