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Social Security at Risk: Staffing Cuts Spark Public Protests

3/10/2026

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Social Security's future is at risk from staffing cuts and higher workloads, according to Bob Caldwell, a former employee.
The program serves about 71 million beneficiaries.
Weekly demonstrations in Chico highlight public support for Social Security workers and potential longer wait times.
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor, says fears of collapse are overstated, but the depletion timeline is a concern.

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Story summary

Social Security's future is at risk from staffing cuts and higher workloads, according to Bob Caldwell, a former employee.
The program serves about 71 million beneficiaries.
Weekly demonstrations in Chico highlight public support for Social Security workers and potential longer wait times.
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor, says fears of collapse are overstated, but the depletion timeline is a concern.