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H.R.1795 - Repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision

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  • Jul 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Nelsonville, OH writes:
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    I am losing over $400 a month because of these stupid rules. I worked for 27 years for the State of Ohio and over 15 years in the private sector. Do something for American and repeal these laws. Give the average citizen a chance to live in retirement!!!!!!!
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  • Jul 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Oregon, OH writes:
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    I will be retiring in a couple of years from the school system. Please repeal or amend this current bill so that I to may benefit. I paid into Social Security for many years before entering the school system and don't believe that I should be penalized - very very unfair!!!
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  • Jul 20th, 2017
    Someone from Oregon, OH writes:
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    Please repeal this bill as it effects many men and women who has worked in the public sector. We are grateful for receiving a state pension, but also would like to get what's due to us since we paid into it.
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  • Jul 19th, 2017
    Someone from Vinton, VA writes:
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    It's not fair that I cannot collect spousal benefits just because I am a CSRS retiree. Law allows for unemployed spouses to collect on their husband's Social Security, yet, a person like me is penalized for working and not eligible for spousal benefits under my husbands Social Security. President Trump believes in fairness, how about presenting this to our President to make a fair decision.
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  • Jul 18th, 2017
    Someone from Lockport, LA writes:
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    I am a retired teacher who is greatly affected by the government pension offset. This bill needs to be amended. It is unfair to many US citizens. Why should my spouse`s benefits be reduced by two-thirds ? This is totally absurd! I am now working at a position in which I am paying social security. Once again I will not receive benefits that I am entitled to. HELP!
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  • Jul 18th, 2017
    Someone from Lockport, LA writes:
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    I am a retired teacher who is greatly affected by the government pension offset. This bill needs to be amended. It is unfair to many US citizens. Why should my spouse`s benefits be reduced by two-thirds ? This is totally absurd! I am now working at a position in which I am paying social security. Once again I will not receive benefits that I am entitled to. HELP!
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  • Jul 16th, 2017
    EDWARD M. from Columbus, OH signed.
  • Jul 15th, 2017
    EDWARD M. from Columbus, OH writes:
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    Retired as a public employee of State of Ohio, and serving as a delegate and officer of the Mid Ohio Chapter of OCSEA. I welcome the introduction of legislation to repeal the GPO. Our chapter offered resolutions to OCSEA conventions concerning pensions. Retirees that have contributed to Social Security should be able to collect proper benefits would be received had they not been Public Employees.
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  • Jul 12th, 2017
    Linda M. from Lake Arthur, LA writes:
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    My mom who never worked a day in her life was able to draw social security. I am a retired teacher and penalized. This GPO is unfair.
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  • Jul 6th, 2017
    Someone from Chicago, IL writes:
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    Everyone should be aware that this unfair legislation was passed under the reign of the House Ways and Means Chairman Representative Daniel Rostenkowski of Chicago. Rostenkowski was so corrupt he actually went to prison for stealing from his House of Representative's postage allowance account. Think about it, this thief who stole "stamps" passed legislation that has stolen money from those of us who paid it and are entitled to it. He was the quintessential Chicago Democrat low down dirty thief.
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  • Jul 3rd, 2017
    Norma W. from Greenup, IL writes:
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    I am 80 yrs old drawing approx. $1000.00 ss of my deceased husbands work . I was drawing approx. $550.00 from my work pension from college or SURS. I was just imformes my ss check will be reducer by $ 371.00. This is a hardship that I don't think is fair ... please repeal this law ...
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  • Jun 27th, 2017
    Pamela L. from Clinton Township, MI writes:
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    Widow unable to get any of my late husband Ss because of this bill. Makes a hardship for civil servents
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  • Jun 27th, 2017
    Pamela L. from Clinton Township, MI writes:
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    Widow unable to get any of my late husband Ss because of this bill. Makes a hardship for civil servents
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  • Jun 27th, 2017
    Pamela L. from Clinton Township, MI writes:
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    Widow unable to get any of my late husband Ss because of this bill. Makes a hardship for civil servents
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  • Jun 23rd, 2017
    Victor G. from New Port Richey, FL writes:
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    Let’s make this right..... We paid our fair share, why are we discriminated against.
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  • Jun 23rd, 2017
    Victor G. from New Port Richey, FL signed.
  • Jun 22nd, 2017
    peter b. from Paulding, OH writes:
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    worked 45 years full time as farmer. had some good income years and some bad ones.paid social security every year. got out of farming and took employment with county engineer under p.e.r.s.. I found out my s.s. would be cut 50 present. Many of my coworkers are finding this out. I tell them to thank the u.s. gov. for taking our money and just keep working till we die.
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  • Jun 22nd, 2017
    peter b. from Paulding, OH writes:
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    worked 45 years full time as farmer. had some good income years and some bad ones.paid social security every year. got out of farming and took employment with county engineer under p.e.r.s.. I found out my s.s. would be cut 50 present. Many of my coworkers are finding this out. I tell them to thank the u.s. gov. for taking our money and just keep working till we die.
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  • Jun 22nd, 2017
    Allen G. from East Tawas, MI writes:
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    Please repeal this unfair offset, its time to do the right thing.
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  • Jun 22nd, 2017
    Carl S. from Pollock, LA writes:
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    The WEP is unfair and penalizes me for previous retirement funds earned under another system. My Social Security is figured ONLY on earnings on which I PAID social security taxes!!! I should receive full benefits for those earnings!!!
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  • Jun 21st, 2017
    Pam B. from Shawnee, KS writes:
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    Has anyone tried to ELIMINATE GPO....by working your LAST 60 MONTHS...in the same retirement system? I would appreciate ANY INFO you have about HOW TO DO IT !!! Did you get info from...Social Security at government, state or local office? What paperwork is involved? Thanks!
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  • Jun 20th, 2017
    IRIS M. from Jacksonville, NC writes:
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    I am affected by GPO. I was a federal worker for forty plus years of service retiring 6 days prior to my 70th birthday. Approx. Feb 2012 I began receiving Social Security Spousal (Widow) benefits. In August 2016 I spoke to 2 Social Security employees/representatives in 2 separate offices, prior to my retirement and both emphatically stated that I had been misinformed when told my Social Security benefits would not be affected by my retirement. Just received a letter from Social Security that my benefits will be terminated due to my retirement from federal service (CSRS). SCREWED yet again by the government to whom I gave 40 years of loyal service.
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  • Jun 14th, 2017
    James L. from East Hampstead, NH writes:
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    Public employees are being unfairly treated and penalized for devoting their working lives to public service so that others can live in safety and security. It's clearly wrong!
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  • Jun 14th, 2017
    Someone from Shawnee, KS writes:
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    REPEAL: WEP & GPO ! SUPPORT: (LARSON) HR 1902, (DAVIS) HR 1205, (BROWN) S 915, POWR (SANCHEZ) HR 1583, AND (AL LARSON) HR 2855. AMERICAN WIDOWED WOMEN...WHO TEACH IN MISSOURI...NEED THEIR SURVIVOR BENEFITS...TO AVOID POVERTY...WHEN RETIRING! PLEASE....REPEAL: WEP & GPO !!!
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  • Jun 13th, 2017
    Someone from Placerville, CA writes:
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    I taught school for over thirty years. Prior to that I paid into social security. Now very recently retired, I would like to access all of the monies I have worked so hard for all of my life. Teachers are not given an option to continue with medical coverage after retirement. We have to pay out of pocket until we reach Medicare age. At that point our premium goes down considerably, but not completely. My social security will help tremendously to meet this financial obligation. However, with WEP I can only receive less than half of what I am entitled to. How unfair is that? I am penalized because I have another retirement to draw on. PLEASE do something about this! I have worked so very hard all of my life - allow me the dignity to continue to be self sufficient after retirement. Allow me access to what is rightfully mine to begin with.
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  • Jun 12th, 2017
    Someone from Baton Rouge, LA writes:
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    I strongly support Bill HR 1795. It's wrong to use either the GPO or the WEP to take away or reduce benefits
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  • Jun 10th, 2017
    Denis H. from Catonsville, MD writes:
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    This tax is totally unfair. It must be repealed.
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  • May 29th, 2017
    Diane S. from Highland, IL writes:
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    If I retire my "windfall pension" (approx $500 a month) will cause my SS and spousal SS to be reduced to $500. Subtract Medicare insurance & maybe someone can tell me how to live on $900 a month? Why didn't I save? Ex-husband paid no child support for 2 sons. Still working full-time at 75 to keep from burdening family. Good at pinching pennies but this is ridiculous!
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  • May 29th, 2017
    Diane S. from Highland, IL writes:
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    If I retire my "windfall pension" (approx $500 a month) will cause my SS and spousal SS to be reduced to $500. Subtract Medicare insurance & maybe someone can tell me how to live on $900 a month? Why didn't I save? Ex-husband paid no child support for 2 sons. Still working full-time at 75 to keep from burdening family. Good at pinching pennies but this is ridiculous!
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  • May 29th, 2017
    Diane S. from Highland, IL writes:
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    If I retire my "windfall pension" (approx $500 a month) will cause my SS and spousal SS to be reduced to $500. Subtract Medicare insurance & maybe someone can tell me how to live on $900 a month? Why didn't I save? Ex-husband paid no child support for 2 sons. Still working full-time at 75 to keep from burdening family. Good at pinching pennies but this is ridiculous!
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  • May 25th, 2017
    Kenneth B. from Brick, NJ writes:
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    This can't exist any longer. It should have never existed to begin with. The WEP/GPO must be "Eliminated and Repealed now. It should also be retroactive. "All Americans are supposed to be treated equal." This is supposed to be the United States of America. It all boils down to one topic. "Working for the Government is a disgrace." The WEP/GPO means one thing, "Stealing from the Americans"
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  • May 21st, 2017
    Someone from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
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    The people have worked long and hard for the benefits they deserve. I'm sure that you would not want your benefits cut ..Please help the people
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  • May 21st, 2017
    Jeanne H. from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
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    The people have worked long and hard for the benefits they deserve. I'm sure that you would not want your benefits cut ..Please help the people
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  • May 20th, 2017
    Leonard J. from Fort Worth, TX writes:
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    This is about a greedy congress that takes away benefits that were earned. They owe the benefits to those who paid in. Just that simple. From my viewpoint it is blatant THEFT. Nothing more. Blatant theft from elected official whose title begins with "The Honorable". What a joke!
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  • May 19th, 2017
    Richard R. from Denton, NC writes:
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    The WEP unfairly penalizes recipients on Social Security who worked two jobs (covered and non covered) to be eligible for the benefit even though they paid the same deductions as all other recipients.
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  • May 14th, 2017
    Someone from Egg Harbor Township, NJ signed.
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  • May 12th, 2017
    Daniel F. from Orlando, FL writes:
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    Cuban refugees were receivng a stipend of $500 monthly form the treasury.. I have lived here all my life and the government took 2/3rds of my social security payment cut it down to $232 monthly because I worked under CSRS in the Postal Serive for 25 years. I also paid into security security for 13 years. I am now 67 and a Vietnam Combat Vet. Something is wrong with this picture. Please help DanielFinn
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  • May 11th, 2017
    PAM B. from Shawnee, KS writes:
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    How will WEP and GPO....be AFFECTED....by Linda Sanchez's HR 1583 ? American...Widowed Women....who teach in Missouri....need THEIR HARD-EARNED...SURVIVOR BENEFITS...in order to avoid POVERTY....in RETIREMENT!!!
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  • May 11th, 2017
    Gary L. from Calabasas, CA writes:
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    I have paid into the Social Security System well over $100,000 during my first 20 years of employment. I since took a job working for a government agency and I expect to receive a pension from there. There is nothing right about reducing my Social Security payments based on the fact that I will be receiving a government pension. I earned both, and should receive benefits from both. Will the U.S. Government reduce Social Security payments for everyone who receives a pension, regardless of its source? I don't think it will, so why are government workers being singled out by this ridiculous requirement?
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