The plaintiffs say they were denied promotions, raises and other benefits because of their race.
Some high-income taxpayers with retirement plans can soon receive more benefits because of inflation.
"But now they're being denied death benefits because of this senseless shutdown.
About 10,000 residents lost eligibility for extended jobless benefits because of the filibuster.
And, at the same time, a home buyer receives income-tax benefits because of interest-rate and property-tax deductions.
The plaintiffs contend that they were denied pay raises, promotions and other benefits because of their race.
"Nonunion workers at Overnite and other nonunion companies have higher wages and better benefits because of our efforts".
Should one die in Washington, the other would receive Social Security benefits because of the court's decision, legal experts said.
More than 9,000 people are on benefits because of obesity-related health problems, according to the Government.
More than 800,000 people lose part or all of their benefits because of the earnings limit, the Social Security Administration has reported.
Yet, we got nothing while others received huge benefits because of their closeness with Webb," said a former national-team coach who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
