Calif. state employees may drop Social Security by 1974
California workers push to exit the federal program citing rising costs and potential savings of about 60 million dollars annually. The plan, backed by the California State Employees Association, faces Gov. Reagan’s veto risk but gains bipartisan legislative support and would shift benefits to the state retirement system while preserving coverage for many through a new plan.
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Senate approves nonvoting delegates for Guam and Virgin Islands
Delegates for Guam and the Virgin Islands win non voting status in the House after Senate approval and transmission to the White House. The move mirrors existing non voting roles for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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Senate panel weighs 10 percent Social Security boost
Senate Finance Committee discussions focus on a 10 percent across the board Social Security increase for 27 million recipients, contrasting with last year’s House vote and Nixon support. Rep. Mills seeks a 20 percent rise, citing new studies. Jong says $8 billion more could be added, not all as a flat increase.
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