US EditionSenate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul
- The Senate approved Frank Bisignano, a Wall Street executive and former technology CEO, to serve as the head of the Social Security Administration in a 53-47 vote on Tuesday.
- Bisignano's nomination follows a turbulent period marked by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency initiatives aiming to shrink the federal workforce.
- The agency plans to cut 7,000 jobs, close offices, reduce phone services, and restructure programs while serving roughly 72.5 million beneficiaries, including retirees and children.
- Democratic Senator Ron Wyden labeled Bisignano as “unfit” and warned that his confirmation would effectively be a death blow to the Social Security program as it currently exists, while Bisignano denied having any improper connections with the Department of Government Efficiency.
- The confirmation amid service disruptions and political opposition suggests ongoing uncertainty for the Social Security system, emphasizing a need for congressional action to stabilize benefits and operations.
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House Republicans Urge 'Caution' On New Social Security Chief
After financial services executive Frank Bisignano was confirmed this week to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA), a group of 15 House Republicans is now urging him to seriously address some of the lingering issues within the agency — including problems exacerbated by President Donald Trump's administration.The Arizona Republic recently reported that a group of 15 House Republicans who are predominantly from swing districts co-signed a…
Is This the End of In-Person Social Security Help? What Frank Bisignano’s Appointment Really Means
If you get Social Security—or plan to one day—you might’ve heard something in the news this week: Frank Bisignano was just confirmed as the new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA). That might sound like just another name in the headlines, but his new job could have a real impact on your benefits. So let’s break down who he is, why people are talking about it, and what (if anything) might change for you. Wait, Who Is This Guy? Frank …
“I Am a DOGE Person”: Senate Republicans Confirm Frank Bisignano as Social Security Commissioner
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Frank Bisignano as Social Security commissioner, an appointment labor leaders warn could lead to the destruction of Social Security. Bisignano is a banking executive with a net worth estimated at nearly a billion dollars. In March, he declared, “I am fundamentally a DOGE person” — referring to Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal agencies. He was confirmed Tuesday on a party-line vote of 53 to 47. Among those voting “…
By Confirming Bisignano, Senate GOP Greenlights 'DOGE Destruction of Social Security' - Alaska Native News
“Their playbook is clearly to break Social Security so they can justify further cuts and privatization,” one labor leader warned. Defenders of the Social Security Administration sounded the alarm on Tuesday after U.S. Senate Republicans banded together to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the federal agency, former financial services executive Frank Bisignano. The […] The post By Confirming Bisignano, Senate GOP Greenlights ‘DOGE Des…
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