http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#39244 Bob -- I've written my Congressman, John Campbell, 48th District serving southern Orange County, California, requesting his support and outlying the unfairness of the GPO and WEP and he (his staff) basically told me to pound sand. They said it would cost too much and that he has no intention of supporting either S206 or HR 82. Guess who I'm NOT voting for.... 39244@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:56:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#39193 You are right MCA but hang in there. I am so mad that I can't believe the Government is doing this to us. Totally unfair. From what little I know abut this I believe that maybe the Act wasn' passed is becaue AARP is not behind it. Does anyone know who the pols are that are against us?... 39193@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:54:09 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#39086 If the GPO and WEP affected mostly men and especially those in politics...the Fairness Act of 2007 would have already been passed. I have already lost 20 pounds and still sick over the UNFAIRNESS this issue is doing to me, others and did to those who have died already. Father forgive them for they know not what they do.... 39086@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:19:22 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#38949 I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to this? A man in his 60's that remarried at 55 and has 2 children under the age of 10. His work involves under 20 years in social security contributing jobs and some in a state system non-social security job. If he were to pass away, would his young children be covered by social security until they were 18 like people's children who have been employed by social security paying jobs? Do these state retirement systems cover children> (other than just the money left to beneficiary)?... 38949@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:40:44 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#38881 I served 4 years in the Air Force, 7 Years at a newspaper and 16 years in an underground mine. At 40 my mine closed, I was fortune enough to get a state job now at 62 I am being penalizied because I want to retire with the money I put into the system. Bullpucky.... 38881@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:48:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#38571 Bob - WE know why you're upset but hang in there. Judy- from Missouri - There is no point in organizing too early for passage of S. 206 or HR 82. Our Congress people and the general public are focusing on VP candidates. WE will come on strong in late September thru election day. Banners, signs, " Pass the Social Security Fairness Bill". We should be vocal at the candidates rallies, etc keeping this issue foremost in their minds. Everyone on this message board is angry and frustrated..rightly so. September/ October is just around the corner. Keep the faith ! Stay positive...... 38571@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:57:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#38558 July 1, 2008 MaryB., you don;t know what you are talking about. I don't get any post health care benefits from my police job ans so what if I get a COLA increase. I earned it just like anyone who receives a pension from private industry who gets a big COLA deserves it. You're thinking is warped. I served in the USMC and paid SS as well at other jobs pre police job.I laid my lire on the line fro 30 years. Now I'm ready to retire and I am told my SS will be reduced by 60%. I was always a loyal patriot but this SUCKS especially when the illegal aliens drain our governmentr of services costing billions.I guess I did it the wrong way. Should have grown up and got on welfare and hung out wiht the illegal aliens to find out how to mooch off of the government.... 38558@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:48:30 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#38246 Recently widowed, I am not allowed to have my husband's SS benefit because I am a Missouir teacher. The full benefits of SS I have earned from other jobs is denied as well because of GPO/WEP. I have written all the powers that be. Nothing about this treatment makes any sense. It is time for fairness!... 38246@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:56:45 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#37958 I have been a widow for 6 years...this has been a hardship for me ever since...I work 2 jobs to make ends meet...I will not find a sugar daddy to take care of me...but it would be helpful to collect something from my deceased husbands social security...it could help pay for GAS and food...I am 51 years old...60 is a long way off...... 37958@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:07:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#37636 The local government retirees get such great reductions in the health care premiums. In some cases, they pay one-fourth of what the rest of us pay. Plus their COLA's are a heck of a lot more that Social Security recipients get.... 37636@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:02:03 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#37557 This is to James III James, how are we going to do that? I'm in, if I knew how we could do it. Let me know!!... 37557@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:29:44 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36642 I am in the same boat as many of you are. I spent 30 years in the SS system and then went into teaching. I'm lucky enough to have a private pension in addition to my California retirement benefits. However, the present system is probably going to cause me to leave teaching befor retirement and pursue a job that is covered by SS so that my offset is very not as great. Two things should be gained from this experience: 1. You must set aside additional funds for retirement; 2. Privatization with accounts that are yours(as opposed to the way the funds are presently handled), would have eliminated this problem. What you put, you get back plus the growth.... 36642@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:17:30 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36619 I am a retired Civil Service Employee. Can someone tell me why AARP is not in favor of this bill? Does anyone know when will come to the floor of the Senate and House?... 36619@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:49:54 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36540 I hope that legislators read these comments. This MUST pass, finally. These discriminatory practices that punish public servants must stop!... 36540@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:19:49 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36509 Hang in there everybody. Yes, frustration is high and building everyday. Stay calm. We will organize in Sept./ Oct. in the 14-15 states where people are directly hit by GPO/WEP. We will make ourselves heard leading up to the November election. There must be 300,000 -500,000 people in these states affected by GPO/WEP. The candidates will have to address this issue if THEY WANT OUR VOTES ! "OUR VOTES"...could be the difference in a close election ! Stay committed to the cause !! James Vietnam Vet 67-68 Retired- Calif. Sch. Administrator... 36509@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:45:19 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36327 I retired from County of Los Angeles in 1996. As I was not eligible for survivors benefits from my husband's social security, I returned to work for the California State University system. I am paying the maximun for medicare coverage. The GPO/WEP provisions are so unfair. I will qualify for my own Social Security next year, but will not be able to receive benefits due to these provisions. This is discrimination for those of us who choose public service as their careers.... 36327@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:32:58 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#36269 This coment is for Josh, which tree to you fall from, you must have had a bad fall. Social Secrity is not for lazy people, I know many people who go to work every day some have to leave home to work. They are paying for social, and some will depend on this alone for care when they retire. You must be crazy to make a statement like that.... 36269@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:23:54 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35841 I am a retired police officer. I have been working at a job for 14 years paying social security. I also paid social security during my enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Its to bad I am penalized by the Windfall provision. I also see that AARP does not support H.R. 82/S 206. I am no longer a member of AARP. One last thing that really bothers me is the social security payments to non-citizens, who never paid social security. Can't believe any congressman, or any political figure can't see the problem. John Caudy Grand Ledge Michigan... 35841@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 28 May 2008 09:16:24 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35670 Social Security is for people who are lazy. If the disabled, survivors, or the elderly want good benefits they should find themselves a job like everyone else. Social Security is the cause of the falling economy and the US dollar. Tell your senator to oppose this bill and put a stop to Social Security. America would be better off if we didn't have Social Security in the first place.... 35670@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 26 May 2008 03:12:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35358 5/21/08 fyi: thought I would let everyone know I just hung up from calling Senator Kerrys office. I was referred to Senator Baccus' office. I called his office. I was told several things - #1, the bill was sent to the finance committee. I stated "I thought that occurred about a year ago" The person I was talking to said "yes" that was OLD info. and then went on to say that the bill is still sitting in committee and that she could not see that any action was scheduled at this time. I requested that it be moved out of committee and to the Senate floor for debate. She told me that I need to keep calling/writing my local reps. Feel like I was led around in a circle. Back to more calls and letters.... 35358@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 21 May 2008 16:06:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35346 .....and K Brown, after a rest, I hope you will report your experience[s] on this forum as motivation for others to do the same. Respectfully, Richard E... 35346@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 21 May 2008 09:46:50 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35345 Dear K Brown. Why not call the Congressional Switchboard at 202/224-3121 and ask for Sen. Kerry's office. Ask the clerk what's happening w/S.206. Then say you support the Social Security Fairness Act of 2007 and request that Sen. Kerry move the bill out of committee and on to the Senate floor for debate. You'll be asked your name and where you’re from. Then, call the number again and ask for the office of Congressman McNulty. Ask what happening w/H.R.82. Then say you support the Social Security Fairness Act of 2007 and request that Rep. McNulty move the bill out of committee and on to the House floor for debate. You'll be feeling pretty good by now so call the number again and again asking to be connected to each member of congress for YOUR state and ask them “what are you doing to move The Social Security Fairness Act 0f 2007 out of committee and onto the floor for debate?... 35345@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 21 May 2008 09:42:26 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#35009 Does anyone know when bills HR82 and S206 will be brought out of committee?... 35009@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 16 May 2008 15:03:22 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#34579 Why are the congress wating till we die. to pass this bill. also discrimating against us on the stimules package. How do they expect us to live???... 34579@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 12 May 2008 10:28:29 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_206.html#34021 I can repeat the sentiments of the majority of what I have just read on these pages. I am retired Fed. My spouse paid into the SS system. He passed away unexpectedly and because I am retired under the CSRS system I receive only $9.00 per month surv. benefit. I want to know what is going on NOW. Are these bills still sitting in Committee ??? and when is this going to go forward. I have wrote letter(s) to my appropriate congressman and the responses I get is to tell me they support the proposals and that they are now in committees for further review (I ALREADY KNOW THAT). I am tired of hearing 3 mo/6 mo/2 yr old news. Something needs to happen to force these issues forward NOW. We need some POSITIVE results. I also paid in to the SS system besides being a fed CSRS retiree but cannot collect a penny.... 34021@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 06 May 2008 16:23:30 EDT