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Joel Hefley: “Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago this House voted to right a wrong. Most of us agree it is unfair for a married couple to be…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2000
Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago this House voted to right a wrong. Most of us agree it is unfair for a married couple to be penalized by the Federal Government just simply because they are married, so we passed legislation to fix that unfairness. Today it is time to fix another long-standing unfairness, the Social Security earnings limit. Mr. Speaker, it is about time. For too long we have penalized our most experienced workers, created disincentives for them to work, oftentimes when their employers need their expertise the most. No American should be penalized for their desire to work and contribute to the economy and strength of our country, least of all our seniors. ... But today is a chance to get rid of it. For the sake of simple fairness, it is time for this body to eliminate the earnings limit. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
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Joel Hefley
Republican · Colorado
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Addressing the need to eliminate the Social Security earnings limit during a House floor speech.

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