japfeffer.bsky.social
@japfeffer.bsky.social
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This sounds like a textbook example of why techbro billionaires and know-nothing 19 year olds shouldn't be making decisions about government services.

The idea that "JUST USE THE INTERNET" isn't an easy replacement for a lot of Social Security recipients doesn't seem to have factored in at all.
wE'rE nOt gOnNa tOuCh sOcIaL sEcUrItY:

"Under pressure from DOGE Service to root out alleged fraud, the Social Security Administration is considering dramatically curtailing phone services 73 million retired and disabled Americans rely on to apply for and access their earned government benefits."
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled Americans.
wapo.st
March 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@mikenuckols.bsky.social I’m interested in your writing. I’ve got a few things going on in the same vein.
January 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM