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Elon Musk Proposes Social Security Boost Amid DOGE Controversy

2/24/2025

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Elon Musk proposed potential increases in Social Security benefits amid a DOGE investigation into SSA fraud and waste.
DOGE targets federal spending cuts, emphasizing Social Security, which aids 70 million recipients.
Lawmakers and advocacy groups criticize DOGE's access to sensitive SSA data.
Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek confirmed DOGE's limited read-only access to benefit systems.
Ongoing investigations could affect SSA services and staffing.

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Elon Musk proposed potential increases in Social Security benefits amid a DOGE investigation into SSA fraud and waste.
DOGE targets federal spending cuts, emphasizing Social Security, which aids 70 million recipients.
Lawmakers and advocacy groups criticize DOGE's access to sensitive SSA data.
Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek confirmed DOGE's limited read-only access to benefit systems.
Ongoing investigations could affect SSA services and staffing.