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Social Security Abandons Phone Service Cuts

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Musk U-Turns on ‘Vital’ Social Security Cuts After Backlash
Americans can finally call the Social Security Administration (SSA) to get their benefits after a month of mayhem brought on by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, who has led a crusade to slash federal spending and eliminate “bloat,
Social Security abandons DOGE phone service cuts amid chaos, backlash
The shift amounts to a wholesale retreat by Musk’s team and the Social Security leadership in their bid to dramatically curtail telephone access to services.
Social Security Dumps DOGE Phone Service Cuts
According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to eliminate phone service for most of the Social Security Administration’s claims operations have been killed.

Elon Musk, Unemployment

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Social Security issues statement after Elon Musk's 'dead people' claims
The Social Security Administration has issued a statement in response to Elon Musk's claims that "tens of millions" of dead people are still collecting benefits
Elon Musk: People Getting Unemployment Benenfits Who Haven't Been Born Yet, That's Just Crazy
Elon Musk delivered an update on government fraud and waste to President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting on Thursday. ELON MUSK, DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY: Well, thanks to your fantastic leadership,
Elon Musk Issues Warning Over Unemployment Claims
DOGE has said tens of thousands of people have incorrectly claimed millions in unemployment insurance benefits.
Elon Musk, DOGE use access to Social Security data to elevate claims against migrants
Musk, DOGE say they're using access​ to Social Security data not just to probe claims of waste and fraud, but also to see if ...
Elon Musk’s DOGE Found Something It Can Slash—Its Massive Savings Target
The billionaire special government employee assured Americans he’d save them $1 trillion, but he’s missed the mark by $850 ...
Pressuring Migrants to ‘Self-Deport,’ White House Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to ...
Elon Musk's disclosure of planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law ...
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Social Security Staff Worried Elon Musk's Meddling Is Going to Accidentally Crash the Whole System
Elon Musk and his Department of Government of Efficiency are tearing through Social Security, vowing to root out fraud and to ...
Elon Musk Handed Legal Blow Over Access to Social Security Data
On March 20, Maryland federal judge Ellen Hollander imposed a temporary restraining order on DOGE to prevent it from ...
What 3 baby boomers think Elon Musk should do to improve Social Security
Three baby boomers told BI how DOGE and Elon Musk could improve customer service and funding for Social Security.
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Elon Musk’s ‘Mind-Blowing’ Chart Shows How Many Noncitizens Have Social Security Numbers
Elon Musk says the Biden administration's expanded program has issued millions of Social Security numbers to noncitizens.
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Elon Musk says millions of non-citizens get Social Security numbers; why it happens
At a Wisconsin rally for a conservative judicial candidate on Sunday, President Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk, claimed ...
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Elon Musk: Social Security recipients should get more money after DOGE’s work
Elon Musk and members of DOGE claimed their work would put more money in the hands of Social Security recipients.