Kennedy: Louisianians need the Social Security Fairness Act

[@quinhaz7692]

Congress should not be allowed to vote to give themselves raises! No one else can. It should be left to a referendum by each district every two years as to which congressperson deserves a raise.

[@Everything2A]

The house controls the pocketbook. I think Congress shouldn’t make any money! It’s a public service position. Serve your term and get out. If you want to make money then go into the private sector. You don’t make any money in local politics; it’s all volunteer. Every level of politics should be that way, including the presidency.

[@wanaraz]

@@Everything2A People have to be paid. Public service is not for free. Even when men were drafted in Vietnam they got a monthly check. A pitence but they got paid.

[@stephenhartwick2468]

They give themselves raises but the federal minimum wage hasn't moved in what more than a decade..

[@garyh1449]

@@stephenhartwick2468 But who gets that minimum wage in government?

[@oleman]

YOU HEARING THIS SHOWBOAT KENNEDY STUPID IF YOU WOULD USE THE ENERGY IT TAKES TO RUN YOU LYING CROOKED STUPID MOUTH & USE IT TO HELPING THE TRUE WORKING PEOPLE THAT YOU WORK FOR STUPID THIS STATE WOULD BE #1 IN THE NATION BUT WAIT WHAT # ARE WE RANKED AT UMM IM STUPID I CAN,T COUNT THAT HIGH SHOWBOAT

[@SunFlower-1221]

Social Security raise sucks because the raise a tiny bit but then the Medicare n insurance go up leaving seniors with the little stupid raise.

[@lindatimmons3675]

No leaving them with the same amount and barely to get by. IMO

[@TimEdwards-sx2pq]

What Kennedy's talking about is fixing one thing he didn't say he fixed everything that screwed up with the way that the government taxes and charges and steals the money that they promised her giving you and all that but hey give credit where credit is due one thing at a time and then we'll move forward

[@2Truth4Liberty]

And that does not account for the nearly 40% increase in costs of goods over the last two years due to high inflation rates.

[@debbiemajor502]

I didn’t get a raise! My check will be exactly as it was this year

[@Sunspot-19]

More like Medicare takes any raise away.

[@robertgeoffrionjr2097]

Great work Senator. Now let's fix the Medicare issue: we pay in to Social Security and we pay into Medicare our entire working life. We should not have to pay Medicare premiums out of our Social Security Retirement checks in retirement.

[@pamelawalker9056]

Exactly

[@CampsitePyro]

And we should not get taxed on social security

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@CampsitePyro To those who are demanding government handouts and getting rid of college debt... work! I'm 19 and worked my way up to Mcdonald's manager making $17.15 in N. Dakota, but some gets deducted because of Social Security which is unfair because Coldfusion and Second Thoughts covered this and said it's similar to a Ponzi Scheme, and I'm hoping to one day be an executive in Mcdonald's and its 40K locations and pay a minimum wage of $30, but it likely won't happen until I'm in my 50s. You don't see me demanding money from the government, living in someone else's house, breaking store windows in broad daylight to steal jewelry, assaulting and robbing the innocent, or trying to become an influencer.

[@monica8356]

Exactly. He just wants to deplete the funds that we that paid 97% compared to 3% that these federal employees paid into it. As usual they are stealing from us that don’t have a pension. Thieves!!

[@reclaimingtherepublic8916]

Yet another rino

[@ronthomas8108]

If any member of Congress can't live off $175,000 per year salary for their part-time job plus the millions they make on insider trading.... THEN RESIGN AND GET A REAL FULL-TIME JOB!

[@josephpolunc2815]

Ah, this isn't about congressional pay - just fyi.

[@TheSweetnsalty1]

Thank you so much Senator Kennedy, I drive a school bus and will be retiring this year and this will be a big help.

[@SunFlower-1221]

SS, free housing n free money for illegals is not good. Help our homeless, veterans n seniors.

[@Mayonnaisetdy]

Republicans you put in office , is very ready to cut Veterans benefits and Medicare for our seniors. Watch out.

[@katherinedemott298]

U r delusional

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

Excuse me why the delusional comment? Sick n tired of AMERICANS TAXPAYERS TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE WHO BROKE INTO THE UNITED STATES WHIICH EQUALS ILLEGAL!!

[@rhllnm]

Illegals pay into social security and DO NOT get benefits. P.S. illegals keep this country running. Slaughter houses, farms and ranches, restaurants and motels. Don't be an ass.

[@Tee-cl6dc]

​@@katherinedemott298 oh look a liberal..I can tell by your nastiness God Bless & Merry Christmas

[@sbaird39]

Thank you Senator John Kennedy! Your work was monumental. From this Texan and firefighter retired, you’ve enhanced my life by leaps and bounds by passing this fairness bill.

[@Northeastken]

Thank You Senator Kennedy for your help in eliminating the WEP and GPO. I thought that I would be listed on the deceased members page of the Voice, a Massachusetts Retirees Association Newsletter before this happened. Thanks to you and everyone who made this happen.

[@ericbrabham3640]

I am one of those that the WEP and GPO affect and I would like to thank you Senator Kennedy for your support in getting this mess fixed. Thank you Sir.

[@kevinshea9794]

Thank congresspersons Spannberger and Graves for writing this bipartisan piece of legislation. The system only works well when both sides of the aisle work together.

[@m_d1905]

​@kevinshea9794 We definitely need more of that all over.

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@Cindy-z2t]

Thank you, Senator Kennedy. I am a retired teacher - Rapides Parish. I have worked other jobs and paid into SS. I am so thankful that you have worked so long and diligently to get the WEP eliminated.

[@Iam_Celene]

You are a national treasure Senator Kennedy

[@darwel007]

He is looking to raid the treasury.

[@Latnman101]

he is the cause of many other problems in government

[@anthonystroman8407]

People are so dumb! This man is setting you up for a big fall.

[@stephenfristoe6907]

This guy may sound like he cares about SS, but his real goal is to remove or reduce the benefits you earned and give it to Wall Street. Please remove him at the next election.

[@lindatimmons3675]

​@@anthonystroman8407 How ? And who?

[@charliecharlie7898]

I'm from Michigan and I love this man for his wit and wisdom. You are certainly blessed Louisiana.

[@julieo6266]

Me too from Michigan. You should see his his video on KZbin search it called STOP PAYING DEAD PEOPLE. SOCIAL SECURITY SAYS THERE 6.5 MILLION PEOPLE 112 YRS OLD IN USA STILL ALIVE AND KENNEDY WANT THE LIST. SOCIAL SECURITY WONT GIVE IT

[@huntman9521]

From Arizona: Sir, THANK YOU FROM THE HEARTS OF FIRST RESPONDERS (Deputy Sheriff's)!!!! I have followed your career, and Louisiana is lucky to have you represent them!!! You've always been an honorable gentleman, and I respect you highly! Bless you, sir!😂😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@oleman]

STUPID THANK YOU FOR STEALING HARD EARNED TAX MONEY STUPID

[@jimwoodcox5339]

As a retired police officer I have been affected by the Windfall Act Thankyou for stopping this Act

[@bayoumeme7743]

Nowadays you need SS and a private retirement to survive.

[@philhiller-mn1gw]

So why cut my Social Security and Medicare then?

[@monica8356]

It is BS! They Never paid into all those years. It was rated at a different rate because they didn’t pay into it. They paid into it at 3%. I paid the full amount! You are stealing from me.

[@monica8356]

Then you should have paid into social security at 100% like I did all my work life instead of the 3% that you did. Now i have to make up the difference of 97% and my pension can’t afford it. You are destroying it by stealing from it. All i have is social security. I couldn’t afford a separate pension. It isn’t fair.

[@johnnorvaisas]

I survive just on social security it's really hard

[@josephpolunc2815]

Everyone should have a private retirement fund to supplement SS. This has to be conveyed to those just starting out in the workplace. Just $50 - $100 a month over time will pay big dividends in the future. If your company has a matching program, you should invest in that to the max you can. It is free money earned at a 100% profit margin. If you still have years of work ahead of you, find an advisor who doesn't charge YOU a fee but makes a little from your profit. A small amount invested over time with the advantage of compounding interest will yield great results!

[@bill6714]

Senator Kennedy thank you so much for supporting us in the pure sense of fairness...if this pans out in my calculations I will not hv to worry so much in making ends meet and live a better life as a retired teacher. I feel I deserve that...I taught Architecture and Engineering drawing and I helped mold many professionals and trades persons. GOD BLESS YOU SIR

[@oleman]

WOW AN EDUCATED STUPID

[@HomeEF]

Senator Kennedy God give you long life and health, because you’re a man that see the clear necessity and justice. We thank you for all you do for the people. Thank you Sir yes like you said “wrong is wrong and right is right”. 🙏🇺🇸♥️👍👏

[@chrismilburn9351]

Thank you Senator Kennedy...I'm a Retired Deputy Sheriff and drawing a disability pension. As a result of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System cutting out my Healthcare benefits since I was pre-medicare age. I had to work to keep healthcare benefits and fulfilled my required Social Security quarters. I'm two years from Social Security age and now will be able to draw my full Social Security benefits with the passage of this bill it will greatly help me live a good life.

[@NickNicometi]

You earned it. Enjoy! 🎉

[@monica8356]

You only paid into it at 3% and got other retirement in place of. I don’t have any other pension to draw from and the money you are stealing you didn’t contribute to. It is theft and you don’t deserve it.

[@SandraGarcia-ho4lb]

​@@monica8356. What are you talking about. Why should anyone be denied full SS benefits because of a pension. They were wise enough to invest for their future. Why did you not.

[@kv6826]

@@monica8356Get a grip! Without Sheriff’s Deputies & other LEO’s doing their job….individuals like YOU! Would NOT have anyone saving your arse in your darkest moments. You have NO idea if that Retired Deputy was injured in the line of DUTY. Shame on you…acting like he “stole” from YOUR personal pocket book. That Sheriff’s Deputy along with every LEO, 1st Responder, Active Military Member, and Veteran deserves EVERY SINGLE PENNY.

[@davesmith4110]

Passed by a DEM majority and signed by DEMOCRAT president....you're welcome, welfare bums...

[@mikerieck306]

Many, many thanks from New Hampshire senator. I worked Boston School System for over 30 years BUT also worked in the private sector (for over 160 quarters!). I am directly affected by this repeal and it is one of the best Christmas presents I have ever received. Thank you again for your clarity.

[@catthouser9032]

Love you senator John. You tell it straight. ..life is hard but it's harder when you are stupid...words of wisdom.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

😂

[@k-lo0007]

Amen.❤

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@scottrygg6275]

Thank you mr Kennedy your awesome ♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@oleman]

BIGGEST AWESOME SHOWBOAT CROOK EVER STUPID

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Yes. He is. Louisiana is lucky to have him. Happy Holidays.

[@barbaranance7797]

GODBLESS YOU SIR FOR WORKING FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS ❤❤❤❤

[@hillariegranum1128]

🤮🤮🤮🤥🐷

[@hillariegranum1128]

🤮🤮🤮 he is lying🤮🤮🤮🤥🐷💩

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@outdoorgal9602]

Thank you so much, Senator Kennedy! I was one of those unfairly affected by the WEP and GPO! Thank you for fighting for us and supporting us ! The passage of this bill will make the difference in my having to go to food banks to survive, which is very humiliating!

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@CatWalk2]

Thank you Senator Kennedy!

[@philhiller-mn1gw]

He loves his pork chops and BBQ. Where's Ours?

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@deborahlordon918]

I wish all politicians were like you.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

❤❤❤absolutely

[@JeffEbe-te2xs]

Raise your age to get Social security

[@dgknapp]

You obviously have no idea how Social Security works! All he did is give government workers a higher percentage of what they paid into social security, at the expense of the 97% Americans who don’t receive a government pension…And don’t forget the added benefit of reducing the viability of the Social Security program.

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@aldelacruz5526]

Greetings from Texas. We love Senator Kennedy and all of Louisiana! Best wishes on your holidays ❤️

[@lisageoffrion7826]

Thank you. Same to you!

[@katherinedemott298]

Senator Ted Cruz voted against it

[@oleman]

MERRY CHRISTMAS STUPID

[@peggy5003]

As a retired teacher, i thank you. I hope this gives back to me the $300 in social security I lost because i was a teacher.

[@5Placas]

Senator, thank you for your efforts in passing the Fairness Act.

[@lpjackson58]

@@5Placas Thanks

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@melindaroth5796]

You are so funny Brother John Kennedy with all Truth ❤😊

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Thank you Senator Kennedy! The folks of Louisiana are blessed to have you as their Senator!

[@Karen2172]

Love you Mr Kennedy glad you are our voice for truth. Thank you for all you do.

[@BIlliE572]

♥️🌲🦅🕊️❕

[@oleman]

STUPID JUST DON,NT RUN OUT LIKE THE HARD WORKING PEOPLES TAX MONEY

[@Rosagale1012]

Senator Kennedy ~ All day~ Every day!

[@eugenemorganakakeek8941]

SS is still screwed up.

[@lpjackson58]

@@Rosagale1012 Thanks

[@oleman]

STUPID IS WHAT STUPID DOES ALL DAY EVERYDAY

[@blackbird_actual]

10 seconds in, and we already get a classic Kennedyism - "Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid." lol

[@davelewis4064]

What about those of us on retirement S.S. from years of working in the private secter only. Is there any increse in S.S. payments coming to cover the out of control price increses? Yes or No? Or is this all just an increase for Gov. jobs.

[@wanaraz]

Just for GOVT workers. You get the itty bitty COLA raise.

[@oleman]

YES SIR YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD I CALL THEM "FAVOR JOBS" NO STUPID HERE

[@oleman]

@@wanaraz YEA YOU ARE SO RIGHT AS FOR THE TAX PAYER WE JUST STUPID

[@LifeandLoveinthePhilippines]

it is approximately 2.8 million government workers who will receive 196B in payouts. Can someone do the math on that?

[@paulhickson6841]

@@wanaraz Only those of us that EARNED that benefit. No one is getting any freebies.

[@larrycochrane1407]

You my friend are one of my heroes

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@scottmichael-n9u]

Mr. Kennedy job well done. I completely agree with you. You are truly for the people god bless you Sir.

[@lpjackson58]

Thank you

[@oleman]

LOOK STUPID GOD DO,NT BLESS CROOKS WHO STEAL

[@rosalindpacana1330]

❤❤❤❤❤ You’re a TRUE public servant Mr. Kennedy you work for the people - 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@oleman]

YEA BOY STUPID ALL THE WAY

[@basicdata]

Senator Kennedy is the most charming and funniest Senator to follow and listen to. A straight shooter no nonsense next door neighbor type friend. In fact I want to go listen again right now to a video that compiled the Best of what Senator Kennedy had to say! Merry Christmas Senator and the very best of a New Year! Thank-You!

[@peggybrock-w6z]

I Love Hearing Him Talk And Getting On To These Stupid People Amen ❤❤❤❤❤

[@oleman]

SEASON GREETINGS STUPID

[@MichaelBrining]

Does this act help anyone who does not already have a pension And didn't have a Government?

[@wanaraz]

NO! You get the COLA raise.

[@Sandra-xw2wp]

Faitness would be to pay full salary to ss and seting retirement age to 55-60 , just like pensions do.

[@matthewbell629]

Of course all politicians like it.this benefits them. What about people paying into ss for 45+ years just to be told they have to keep working longer and longer to get full benefits and most likely it will be cut by 20% in 10 years. So will Medicare.

[@oleman]

NOW THIS IS AN HONEST MAN NO STUPID WITH HIM

[@marierubino5898]

Exactly why I got a government job as a police officer with a pension. Figured SS would not be around when I needed it. But I did work enough years to get my 40 quarters only to be told that my benefit would be cut because I was smart enough to get a job with a sure thing. Now I didn't work 45+ years. Obviously your benefit would be greater than mine which right now barely pays the costs of Medicare. Yes, for those who don't realize.....you pay premiums for Medicare that's forced onto you at 65 and it ain't cheap.

[@matthewbell629]

I do respect law enforcement and think the widow portion of this bill is good but receiving 90% of ss benefits from ss with only 10 or 15 years of contributions is what I have a problem with. Most people contribute 800. A month and now benefits will decrease by roughly 25% in 9 years when you will still get a pension. And probably retired in your early 50s I'm assuming.

[@matthewbell629]

I have 2 elementary teachers in my neighborhood and only work 8-3 and around 9 months a year with every holiday imaginable off. And do pretty good. Great medical and discounted insurance. And in California just aren't doing that grate of a job. One of the worst rated in the country.

[@marierubino5898]

@@matthewbell629 Retired late 50's after 32 years of service. Benefits are based on my years of contribution during which I paid 100% into the system but got back only 40% of the benefit which... if you only knew how small that turned out to be....(barely covered the costs of Medicare)

[@ridiculous56]

Thank you, Senator Kennedy, for your tireless efforts on our behalf. This California retired public school teacher and my family thank you for helping to restore my earned Social Security benefits.

[@jamesa5720]

I rarely disagree with the esteemed Senator from Louisiana, but the part missing from this speech is that this change benefits (pun intended) government workers privy to these outside pensions that the rest of us didn't have access to. And about 90% of these government workers are card carrying democrats. Yes, I am for any extra benefits for police and firefighters, but not for any of the others who have undermined our Republic with their socialists views and teachings.

[@billmartin1010]

Multiple thumbs up. This will boost millions of people to a government-paid pension that is much higher than what they were paid for being on the job. That's the opposite of "fairness" for those who pay the tab and have to live on far, far less.

[@larrys4383]

So, you advocate denying equitable earned benefits for people based on political affiliation?

[@davidbryant3532]

​@larrys4383 no...based on the crap they performed while being indoctrinators.

[@lindarobb3868]

My most favorite Senator

[@NickNicometi]

Ditto

[@oleman]

A FAVORITE STUPID WHAT A GEM

[@19luvdabluzzz61]

GOOD JOB SENATOR KENNEDY AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS WELL GOD BLESS YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@oleman]

STEALING HARD WORKING PEOPLES RETIREMENT TAX MONEY AI,NT NO BLESSING ITS STEALING STUPID

[@JasonMB11]

I have spinal stenosis affecting my neck and was denied disability because I don't take medication because I have one kidney. The system is very broken.

[@teresabarnes-matych]

I wish we had Senators like Mr Kennedy in California. He’s always so honest and treats us like Adults. I was a Science Teacher for 20+ years until I got sick with Cancer. I then started working for our Import/Export of Fruit business. There is no way I could survive on just my teachers pension.

[@topgunatv]

Sorry for your plight but what about all the people with no pensions?

[@teresabarnes-matych]

@ I feel badly for many people and help whenever I can.

[@oleman]

AN ADULT STUPID BOYS ITS GETTING DEEP NOW

[@flyfliker]

If you paid into Social Security then you deserve it. If you did not participate then you don't. The amount you are entitled to should be based on the amount you paid in. No free loaders please.

[@SugarMe28]

So what about a person who working non government jobs for 48 years? Shouldn't our ss be adjusted accordingly

[@roylamb975]

They take 2/3 of the social security benefit from those who work for the government you didn't work for the government therefore they didn't take the two thirds of your social security.

[@JD-zm4eh]

PERS was supposed to supplement a persons retirement so they would not need to fully depend on SS. Now us folks who busted our asses for 50 years and did not work for the government where is our supplement to adjust our income? I worked for 3 years in the public services do I get an adjustment too?

[@ritalambert8323]

Thank you so much!!! God Bless you and yours. You’re our hero. I’ll never forget you and all that you have done for our country. ♥️🙏

[@oleman]

WOW I MEAN JUST WOW STUPID YOU REALLY LIKE HIS KOOLAID STUPID

[@nancybyrd2221]

Thanks Mr. Kennedy! May God bless you and your family! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@RobertMatthews-pw2yk]

Thank you for all you do for all of us.Mery Christmas to you and your family🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@oleman]

ANOTHER STUPID THEY LIKE TAX MONEY OF THE WORKING PEOPLE THEM STUPIDS JUST DO,NT RUN OUT

[@PauletteHoffpauir]

Thank you for staying and standing for truth, and the people you said you stand for in Louisiana... A real God fearing stand up man. You don't find to often in our government. Thank you...

[@Wildfl0wer1760]

🙏..Bless you, Senator Kennedy. Wishing you and your family a safe Merry Christmas🌸

[@oleman]

ANOTHER BLESSING FROM STUPID

[@kimmckersie9661]

Thank The Almighty Father for Senator John Kennedy 🙏! He's so skilled at explaining "stupid" - I just wish he could explain WHY people and governments ACT STUPID, ha ha. . . Thanks Senator, for everything you do to help Louisiana (in particular) and Americans (in general) ♥

[@binkleyrules]

Sen Kennedy, you are one special man. Know that we appreciate you ❤

[@wjordan4792]

Fairness my ass this only help those in government,state,and city workers The factory work is still only getting 40 to 56% of what they pay in where the fairness fairness my ass

[@July.4.1776]

So they now will be collecting benefits at the first bend point due to the way the AIME and PIA are calculated they get the added benefits of the 90% first bend point. …. So if you worked in the private sector for forty years earning the exact same amount as someone that worked in government for 30 years and 10 years in the private sector they will be in the first bend point for social security. … The private sector worker gets pushed into the 2nd bend point. …. So the private sector worker workers pays for the government workers pension and gets a smaller calculation on their social security if they eared then exact same amount over the same forty years. 🤔

[@July.4.1776]

The AIME is always divided by 420

[@oleman]

LISTEN UP KENNEDY IF YOU NOT TO STUPID

[@LifeandLoveinthePhilippines]

That is the effect of this fairness act, unfortunately. They will receive a much much higher return on their investment than the regular joe. I believe they are entitled to their benefits, but not at a rate nearly triple of the common man.

[@nancycole-auguste6614]

Dear Senator Kennedy, I keep getting denied my social security even though I am entitled to it, because I am overseas and disabled. Don't drink never took illegal drugs and I am serving my faith as a pioneer 44 years.

[@Dodgerblue7381-ey3ql]

Thank You Senator Kennedy. My family is impacted by those two previous laws. We paid into a system and now continue to pay for something that we would never be able to collect.I have long Prayed that fairness would be restored. Thanks to you and the efforts of others that Prayer has been answered. God Bless You, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@Dodgerblue7381-ey3ql]

@oleman yes, those policies were stupid and stole benefits from many people.

[@genieduso7438]

Ty Senator John Kennedy for helping us! I worked and paid in for over 35 years and because I drew my widows pension from my husband they said if I drew my social security it would be deducted from my widows pension dollar for dollar. Meaning I wouldn’t draw a penny more! Almost like I’d never worked myself! Thank god for the good honest people that see this was an injustice!

[@mikestone2740]

What is fair about it.. pension plus social security. The years that were paid into pension were year they didn't put into social security

[@lisaharris2518]

I worked for 33 years paying into SS. I worked 15 years paying into a teachers pension. SS reduced my SS by 50%. That's fair?

[@larrys4383]

They did contribute. That’s why it was not fair.

[@user-roadwander]

@@larrys4383 Did not contribute for 45 plus years. I hope it’s proportional to input over time, subtracting the compounding that did not occur.

[@belebele1982]

Think 401 and social security. When you retire you should be collecting from both.

[@brendadavis8946]

Thank you Senator. I have been paying this penalty since retirement and when my husband died my survivors benefit was also penalized.

[@dawnkucher4032]

Love you Mr Kennedy 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@carllaborde8204]

Thank you Senator Kennedy, my wife and I voted for you as Louisiana State Treasurer, and as U S Senator. As long as you're on a ballet, you'll have our vote.

[@MariaCook-m6i]

Thank You! All the years I paid into social security before becoming a teacher I can now collect to survive!

[@oleman]

STUPID

[@airbosn9950]

Thank you for voting yes, Sen. Kennedy. This helps many of the honorable positions in the country obtain the pension rights they earned, including mine - a firefighter. I’m a big fan of common sense and having a brain and you’re certainly one of my favorites for having both. Your state is lucky to have you. God Bless.

[@kmorris180]

Thank you, Statesman Kennedy. I would like to see social security change its guidelines. The disabled people drawing benefits and many who are retired are held far under the federal poverty level. As you have pointed out, money has been given freely to illegal aliens. This has been done while many on SSI/SSDI are living in poverty or only one bad event away from going under. This needs to change.

[@MicheleB4506]

Amen!!! 🙏😔🗽♥️

[@oleman]

VERY MUCH STUPID

[@dfinch12414]

Thank you, Senator. It's been a long time coming, so glad it finally passed. Many retirees have suffered hardships with WEP and GPO the rules were just so unfair. As you eloquently stated, the benefit was earned, not a government handout. I am sad for the retirees who never received the benefits due them. I feel very fortunate to have our benefits restored. I missed out on four years of benefits but am grateful for a better financial future. Thank you again, Senator Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@WaKincaid]

You are TREASURED & APPRECIATED , I live in Uvalde , Texas , WE LOVE OUR LOUISIANA NEIGHBORS, THIER MENUS, & SENATOR KENNEDY’S WISDOM

[@oleman]

HOW WE GO FROM STEALING TO FOOD STUPID

[@cfleet53]

Thank you and the other US Senators that supported HB 82! Senator Cruz should be ashamed of himself. He admitted the WEP/GPO laws were unfair against public servants, but in the next breath said that they, (the government) should fix the social security problem first. The solvency of the social security program should not depend on those of us who contributed to social security, getting shorted on our monthly benefit! For those senators who voted against the Social Security Fairness Act, may you find a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking!

[@RalphMay-u6t]

Thanks senator Kennedy . I believe I comment for all retired persons that receive this as we all paid, and worked For.

[@RalphMay-u6t]

Senator Kennedy for president!

[@rockeykummer606]

Absolutely Thank You,I'm a retired police officer in A Florida and I appreciate what. Congress did to fix this, I need the extra money to help me ,zke ends meet because I'm on a fixed income

[@thomasbruner854]

We need to start applying the FICA tax to at least the first 500,000 of income to help with it's longevity issues. And for Pete's sake, adjust the taxable amount of Social Security income , to realistic current day levels of costs of living!

[@leontunnicliff1737]

So, a person with a fat pension can also collect survivor benefits, but im disabled on ssdi and lost my wife during covid and am not entitled to my wifes social security benefits because she passed before retirement age Crooks all around. I can't have my benefits and hers .

[@lisalister8002]

I wish we could spread his wisdom around to others in the Senate! Love this man!

[@robbieendris3948]

Thank you, Senator Kennedy. I always felt I was treated unfairly and all I did was WORK!

[@Dan-yw9sg]

Thank you Senator. This happened to my Dad. Because of his Govt pension he didn’t get my Moms social security after she passed. He lived for several years after on limited pension with no cola increases.

[@foreverbrownsfan]

Long awaited remedy! My wife had 20 years as a public school teacher and 7 years as a private school teacher (in addition to other employment that she contributed to SS). WEP cost her thousands in lost benefits. I’m currently going through chemotherapy for stage IV cancer. She would be significantly penalized without my SS benefits boost (without the GPO fix)!

[@MicheleB4506]

Absolutely correct! I worked all my life paid into Social Security since I was 18 yrs old. A severe car accident happened to me at 27; left me disabled in my legs. I recovered, went back to working full time in NYC 25 years past the car accident. Then cancer struck which gives you another set of debilitating disabilities! I retired out on SSDI in 2011. My SSDI pays rent, Medicare and Part D insurance. It also covers gas & electric. SSDI is taxed if you have asset remaining, too! I applied for NYC benefits for help twice once my assets dwindled. NO! Twice I was denied help. No EBT, no rent cap, no help with anything! I pay copays for meds, incontinence supply because Medicare covers nothing but hospital stay and physician visits. I live now with about $100 a month. Ridiculous! They’ve been giving my benefits to migrants that are illegal, benefits I paid into all my life for my old age!!! 😖😑 City has no money for ME. I’m almost 63 years old. When is this going to stop? Elders, disabled and veterans are tossed aside. Nightmare!

[@GaryCrosby-w2y]

You didn't pay in to social security all your life and get 100 dollars a month that's b s.

[@m_d1905]

​@GaryCrosby-w2y Reading is fundamental. The $100 is probably all they have to live on after the expenses mentioned.

[@rhonies9229]

Thank you Senator Kennedy. You are a national treasure - wish all our inside the beltway officials had your integrity and had honor.

[@jcki410]

Thank you Senator Kennedy❤️ You are the best!!

[@oleman]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT STUPID BEST SHOWBOAT ALL AROUND KENNEDY

[@Oldez60s]

You are one of finest Senators ever! Keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻 PLEASE WATCH ED WEIR’S SSA VIDEOS REGARDING FIX SS NOW FOR GOOD!!

[@arthurcaputo1957]

NOW i'm a fan of this senator Kennedy. He has his head on straight and he is on the side of the people of this country, not the rich. God bless him .A man of character

[@Tee-cl6dc]

Although I live in West Virginia Appalachia I admire you & your fast thinking wit . Thank You for fighting for your beautiful state and all American's ❤ God Bless you and your loved ones ❤

[@roxannefinklea1302]

Thank you Mr Kennedy. My husband passed away in 2015 at the age of 60. I now receive Survivor Benefits from his social security which he worked hard for. But back in June 3 of this year, I had changed my direct deposit to another bank account I owned. But i mistakenly put on the wrong number for the last number. Now all the other ones were correct except for that one little eight. Well, for the last 6 months I’ve been trying to get that check. Social Security says until they return it they cannot issue me another one. I’ve been going or calling the SSA sometimes twice a week and now I’ve been calling any state leader I can think of even called your office once. Speaker Mike Johnson in on my speed dial. I could real;y use a few words to anyone on my behalf. Thank you and as,I told the nice lady from your office you are my favorite I listen to you every day. Thank you for listening to me.

[@carvinlambert6899]

Just Damn, Roxanne!!! Gosh I feel sorry for you ....That is just Crazy!!! This has got to Stop, you should be able to call 5 Days a week and have them able to fix any problem immediately!! I wish the Very Best outcome Dear! God Bless

[@oleman]

YOU WELCOME STUPID

[@TinaManalo-s9f]

Thanks to all those Senators that they working hard to help the Americans people. They deserve to be rewarded for their hard work. May God continue guiden brighten the way. Honestly people are good in God way. God blessed you.🙏🙏🙏😇😇

[@chrystalthornton1502]

Senator Kennedy proving once again that some of us southerners are smart and fair. Louisiana has been stellar in promoting the Fairness Act while Kentucky should be ashamed.

[@jeaneverson3070]

Absolutely with you 100% . All States need a leader like you !! Thank you for your service Sir.

[@dflynn3523]

Great Job To all US Reps. and Senators on repealing WEP/GPO> Its long overdue.

[@BlaineBoudreaux]

Thank you Mr.Kennedy for your hard work and honesty to the people of Louisiana

[@robbiegibson4112]

You are always correct Senator Kennedy. He is one of the best that we have. He is legendary and I hope that Historical records reflect the battles he fought for all of us, his accomplishments, his colorful personality, and the completely unique intelligent statements that he made and will hopefully always share his creative ability to speak like no one else. If he were a college/University professor, he would be one of those professors whose classes are always full I would bet on that.

[@donanderson9477]

Thank you Senator Kennedy. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. I'm from Missouri but we here appreciate your work .God bless you for what you do. MAGA!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@PatArnould-o8l]

Thank you, Senator Kennedy. I have been living paycheck to paycheck since my husband's death because of both the penalties. Again, thank you

[@MaryGuld]

#ups advertising pension..waiting 7 years no payment. They said used for operation costs. Big lies and big industries

[@tradeprosper5002]

Fairness Act is a special benefit for public workers. You are giving them an enhanced benefit by stealing from the young. Why should certain public workers get a disproportionate 90% match? Almsot $200 billion down the drain.

[@oleman]

WHOA WHOA CROOK KENNEDY AT STUPIDS FINEST

[@catdeddy8427]

Thank you, Senator for explaining this. I had not understood what the new bill actually meant. It will help my LA teacher wife if I predecease her, since I have paid into SS my entire career.

[@kathygomez99]

Mr. Kennedy , you are a great human!!! Thank you for all you do !!

[@Pleebixx]

Thank you Senator Kennedy for advocating for us Louisianans. Please advocate for us against the Denka plant in Reserve that is giving everyone cancer.😢