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DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts

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  The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.

The article from MSN Money discusses the Social Security Administration's (SSA) recent announcement regarding potential cuts to benefits due to the program's financial challenges. The SSA has indicated that without legislative action, the trust funds supporting Social Security could be depleted by 2033, leading to an automatic reduction in benefits. This situation arises from a combination of factors including an aging population, lower birth rates, and economic conditions affecting payroll tax revenues. The article highlights that these cuts could mean a reduction of up to 20% in benefits for current and future retirees unless Congress intervenes with reforms or additional funding. It also mentions ongoing debates in Congress about potential solutions like raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, or means-testing benefits, but no consensus has been reached. The piece emphasizes the urgency for legislative action to prevent or mitigate these cuts, affecting millions of Americans relying on Social Security for their retirement income.

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