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Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

Martin O'Malley testified that cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency could lead to a system collapse and an interruption of benefits for over 72.5 million Americans, according to CNBC.com.
O'Malley stated that the American public needs to understand that their major social safety net is in dire jeopardy.
Union officials have predicted that the impact on Social Security could be far worse than planned Medicaid cuts due to staffing reductions.
Union officials express concerns that staffing cuts will hinder service and responsiveness, impacting benefit claim processing.

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Penn Live

Social Security cuts might mean missed payments, expert says

“Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits,” he said.

9 days ago·Harrisburg, United States

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tfppwire.com

Former Social Security Chief Claims System Going to 'Collapse' in 30-90 Days Because of DOGE Cuts

Former Social Security chief Martin O’Malley claims upcoming budget cuts could collapse the entire system. He is warning millions of Americans they could lose benefits within three months, striking cords of fear. Key Facts: Martin O’Malley, former Social Security head and Democratic ex-governor of Maryland, says cuts could halt benefit payments. Proposed cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency include workforce reductions at Soc…

10 days ago

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Democracy Now!

Former Social Security Chief Warns DOGE Cuts Could “Collapse” Benefits Within Weeks

Back in the United States, the former head of the Social Security Administration has warned interference from the Trump administration could result in beneficiaries missing payments within the next three months. Martin O’Malley told CNBC, “Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.” O’Malley added that “people should start saving now.” His warnin…

10 days ago·New York, United States

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Alternet

'Hell-bent on breaking it': Critics say recent actions at Social Security point to one thing

A leaked email from acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Leland Dudek on Tuesday sparked a fresh wave of warnings about U.S. President Donald Trump and government-gutting billionaire Elon Musk privatizing the agency.The Bulwark, an anti-Trump conservative news outlet, obtained Dudek's March 1 email to staff, which reportedly says in part that "we need to revitalize SSA operations by streamlining activities, outsource nonessential f…

10 days ago·Washington, United States

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Salon

Ex-Social Security chief: DOGE may cause "interruption of benefits"

Martin O'Malley warned people to start saving in preparation for disruptions in monthly benefit checks.

10 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Wonkette

Guess Retired Republicans Are So Rich They Don't Need Social Security Checks!

Last week, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill in the Senate that would have made Social Security solvent for the next 75 years, literally with “one weird trick.” This week, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the entire system just might implode, thanks to the startling (purposeful) ineptitude of Elon Musk and his band of teenage edgelords. Weirdly enough, people who don’t really have to consider the need for Social Security…

10 days ago·United States

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