WASHINGTON – Congress on early Saturday passed a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social S ecurity Fairness Act, would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO),

The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses.