WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees The New York Times | Maya C. Miller "The Senate passed bipartisan legislation early Saturday that would give full Social Security benefits to a group of public sector retirees who currently receive them at a reduced level, sending the bill to President Biden. "The vote to clear the measure was a lopsided 76 to 20, reflecting the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Democrats stood up for working-class Americans, stopping Elon Musk and Donald Trump's tax scam and avoiding a government shutdown. CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO ON BLUESKY (https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextrane more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: "Republicans have dragged us into a needless government shutdown by reneging on a bipartisan agreement that made vital investments in critical services like childhood cancer research, reducing prescription drug costs, strengthening programs for seniors, veterans, and more. "While working families continue to struggle,  more PR