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Senate Democrats Demand Investigation into SSA Cuts

4/25/2025

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Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into the Social Security Administration (SSA) amid alarming cuts and changes since President Trump took office. With plans to slash the workforce from 57,000 to 50,000 and close offices, concerns are mounting over the impact on services for 70 million Americans, as well as employee morale and customer care.

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Story summary

Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into the Social Security Administration (SSA) amid alarming cuts and changes since President Trump took office. With plans to slash the workforce from 57,000 to 50,000 and close offices, concerns are mounting over the impact on services for 70 million Americans, as well as employee morale and customer care.