Archive: Social Security

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Retiring baby boomers are increasing the demand for services from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) at a time when budget constraints and retiring staff are limiting the agency’s capacity to deliver them.  Using online services – rather than contacting a representative – offers a way for SSA to meet increased demand with fewer resources…

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The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has just released its FY 2024 Budget Protecting America’s Economic Security and once again called for significant cuts to Social Security.  The RSC has served as the conservative caucus of House Republicans since its founding in 1973, and it currently consists of 175 of the 222 Republican House members.  T…