Actually, I had the wrong terminology. The WEP applies when you are receiving a governnment pension and your own social security. The "Governmental Pension Offset" applies when you are receiving a government pension and spousal benefits. Here is the link to the Social Security Administration site where the GPO is explained.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10007.html#1
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