Well, tonight the US House has passed a bill that
would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans.
Now, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is
going to start the process for a final vote on
the Social Security Fairness Act.
Now, this would eliminate 2 federal policies that prevent Americans
who worked as public servants from getting their full Social
Security benefits.
The Senate hopes to approve the measure by Friday and
Funeral services will take place this Wednesday for our long
time South Carolina Congressman John Spratt.
Spratt was a Democrat who represented the 5th district for
nearly 30 years.
He also served as the Chairman of the House budget
and became the second highest ranking Democrat on the Armed
Services Committee.
Spratt died over the weekend because of complications from Parkinson's
disease.
He was 82 years old.