Today is a good day for Oregon's seniors.
After years of foot-dragging, Congress has finally corrected an obsolete law that unfairly penalized seniors who chose to work. Now, those over 65 won't be punished for working to make ends meet. Under current law, seniors who claim Social Security benefits before they reach age 69 are subject to a reduction in benefits if they continue to work. This legislation would repeal the earnings limit on working seniors. This is a great beginning for Social Security reform.