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SSA Reinstates Maine's Birth Program Amid Staffing Cuts

3/8/2025

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In a significant reversal, Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Lee Dudek has reinstated Maine's Enumeration at Birth program, recognizing the strain it placed on parents. This decision comes amid fears of staffing cuts and service interruptions as the Trump administration pushes to shrink the SSA workforce by 7,000, jeopardizing timely benefits for countless families.

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In a significant reversal, Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Lee Dudek has reinstated Maine's Enumeration at Birth program, recognizing the strain it placed on parents. This decision comes amid fears of staffing cuts and service interruptions as the Trump administration pushes to shrink the SSA workforce by 7,000, jeopardizing timely benefits for countless families.