Political Quotes

“Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 3331, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Idaho [Mr. Crapo] proposes an amendment numbered 3331. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To delay the repeal of the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions until additional changes are made to offset any negative impacts on the actuarial balance of the Social Security Trust Fund) Strike section 4 and insert the following: SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date on which the condition described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) is met and shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) for months beginning on or after such date. (b) Requirement to Offset GPO and WEP Repeal.-- (1) In general.--The condition described in this paragraph is that there are enacted into law such changes to the Social Security program under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.…”