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Rep. Connolly Demands Investigation into DOGE Overhaul Risks

4/18/2025

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Rep. Gerald Connolly is demanding an urgent investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after whistleblower claims revealed that its disorganized overhaul could endanger Social Security benefits and compromise sensitive data. Connolly stresses the need to evaluate the SSA's staffing and readiness for IT changes to safeguard Americans' personal information.

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Rep. Gerald Connolly is demanding an urgent investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after whistleblower claims revealed that its disorganized overhaul could endanger Social Security benefits and compromise sensitive data. Connolly stresses the need to evaluate the SSA's staffing and readiness for IT changes to safeguard Americans' personal information.