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Press ReleaseNeutral2023-01-09

Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits

John Garamendi
John Garamendi
DCA-8 · Representative
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This press release from Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) was published on 2023-01-09 and titled "Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits". It focuses on Social Security.

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Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits Image or Video Image admin Mon, 01/09/2023 - 08:22 Summary The "Fair COLA for Seniors Act" would require Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate a fairer cost of living adjustment (COLA) for seniors. Link Read More
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