Mr. Larson's bill, something that I have proudly supported for over 10 years now, this bill would increase benefits by 2% of all Social Security beneficiaries for the first time in 52 years. It would eliminate the WEP, which hurts policemen, firemen, prison correctional officers, all sorts of public employees. Rather than cutting benefits, Representative Larson and the Democratic Party have a plan to protect and enhance Social Security. (02:21–02:34)
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Asserts that Social Security 2100 would eliminate the WEP, benefiting various public employees.
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