Social Security Crisis

Social Security Faces Looming Cuts As Lawmakers Weigh Fixes

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Social Security Faces Looming Cuts As Lawmakers Weigh Fixes

Social Security recipients could face automatic benefit cuts within the next several years if lawmakers fail to address the program’s growing funding gap. The latest trustees’ projections show the retirement trust fund could be depleted by late 2032. That does not mean Social Security would disappear, but it does mean the program would no longer … Read more

Social Security Crisis Deepens As 7,100 Staff Cuts And Delays Hit Disability Claims

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Social Security Crisis Deepens As 7,100 Staff Cuts And Delays Hit Disability Claims

The Social Security Administration is facing growing concern after major staffing cuts, service changes, and missing performance data made it harder for many Americans to access disability benefits. According to the report, the agency cut more than 7,100 jobs, representing over 13 percent of its workforce. It also closed six of its 10 regional offices, … Read more