Top Democrats are actively opposing the Social Security Administration's initiative to reclassify certain employees, which they believe would allow for easier terminations. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Kristen Gillibrand have expressed concerns that this move would jeopardize the integrity of the agency, especially amidst ongoing federal cost-cutting measures. The proposed changes would give the White House more authority over SSA staff, potentially impacting the benefits received by millions of Americans. This situation marks a significant point of contention regarding the agency's future and its employment policies.
Converting these SSA employees' status is a deliberate maneuver to make it easier to get rid of critical SSA staff, endangering the program and the benefits earned by millions of Americans.
An April internal email...said that senior executives, some advisors, and staff of certain offices within the agency should be reclassified as policy-makers.
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