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Rosa DeLauro: “If this CR becomes law, Musk and President Trump will be able to fire thousands of employees at the Social Security…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2025
If this CR becomes law, Musk and President Trump will be able to fire thousands of employees at the Social Security Administration.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro warns about the potential job losses at the Social Security Administration due to the funding bill.

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