Recent cost-cutting measures at the Social Security Administration have sparked concerns among employees and policymakers alike. With plans to cut 12% of the workforce and offer early retirement incentives, staff morale appears to be plummeting, as exemplified by an employee's emotional distress during a routine call. Critics, including former officials from both political parties, warn that these drastic reductions could destabilize a vital agency responsible for providing benefits to 73 million individuals, potentially leading to gaps in necessary services and accessibility for those who rely on it.
"The actions have caused Social Security employees and former commissioners and executives of both parties to sound alarm bells, saying it would be difficult to repair the damage, which could threaten access to benefits."
"Many current and former Social Security officials fear the cuts could create gaping holes in the agency's infrastructure, destabilizing the program, which keeps millions of people out of poverty."
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