{"id":5146,"date":"2023-11-19T14:09:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssfairness.org\/?p=5146"},"modified":"2023-11-19T14:09:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:09:26","slug":"tomorrow-monday-nov-20-congressional-hearing-on-wep-gpo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssfairness.org\/tomorrow-monday-nov-20-congressional-hearing-on-wep-gpo\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomorrow, Monday Nov. 20! Congressional Hearing on WEP\/GPO"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5146_27292e-b4 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5146_5dd9ce-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ways and Means Social Security Sub-Committee will be listening to <a href=\"https:\/\/waysandmeans.house.gov\/event\/social-security-subcommittee-field-hearing-on-social-securitys-disservice-to-public-servants-how-the-windfall-elimination-provision-and-government-pension-offset-mistreat-government-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/waysandmeans.house.gov\/event\/social-security-subcommittee-field-hearing-on-social-securitys-disservice-to-public-servants-how-the-windfall-elimination-provision-and-government-pension-offset-mistreat-government-workers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">invited speakers<\/a> about WEP and GPO.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday Nov. 20 <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items5146_08c3fd-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5146_f1aff3-75\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_clock kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">12:00 West Coast Time <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5146_75bd1e-a6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_clock kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" 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<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Members of the public may view the hearing via live webcast available at <a href=\"https:\/\/waysandmeans.house.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/waysandmeans.house.gov<\/a>. The webcast will not be available until the hearing starts. The witnesses are by invitation only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">W<strong>ritten comments may be submitted over the next two weeks (by Dec. 4th).<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to have our perspectives and insights officially recorded by the Social Security Sub-Committee of Ways and Means. This is a pivotal moment for us to contribute to the dialogue surrounding H.R.82, and the weight of our collective voice can truly make a difference. Let&#8217;s seize this chance to have our say and influence positive change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your written comments matter-let&#8217;s make them count!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Submit Written Comments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Deadline is two weeks from now, Monday, December 4, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send email to: <a href=\"mailto:WMSubmission@mail.house.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">WMSubmission@mail.house.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject Line: <strong>Field Hearing on Social Security&#8217;s Disservice to Public Servants, H.R.82<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email should include who is sending it: your name, address and phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach your comment in a Word document (limit 1) no more than 10 pages long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No personal identifiable information should be in the attached submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_20e10b-d6\"><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gop-waysandmeans.house.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ADVISORY_SS-Subcommittee_November-20-2023-SSSC.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3fb8pLMOqMh1iX5z65aR0bqokWAgMrQ-Zye8Tnq5-d2C7mVjbLIu3Ys0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click for Detailed Instructions (flyer)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_externalLink kb-adv-heading-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_cce800-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_cce800-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_cce800-62\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_cce800-62 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5146_cce800-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_cce800-62\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5146_cce800-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5146_cce800-62\"><strong>If you do not have Microsoft Word:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach your comments in a &#8220;Microsoft Word&#8221; (.docx) document. 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