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On the recordFebruary 26, 2025
Let me be clear—laying off half of the workforce at the Social Security Administration and shuttering field offices will mean the delay, disruption, and denial of benefits.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

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Larson emphasizes the negative impact of workforce reductions on Social Security services.

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