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Why Government Cuts Are About to Ramp Up

Mar 12, 2025
25:39

Ahead of a March 13 deadline for federal agencies to submit reductions in force plans, one agency in particular has drawn the attention of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency: The Social Security Administration. We explore why advocates fear crucial outdated technology is ripe for outages which could put vulnerable Americans at risk.


Guest: Tami Luhby, CNN Senior Writer


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