Social Security Administration bars employees from reading the news at work
The Social Security Administration wrote in a Thursday morning email that employees can no longer read news websites on work devices.
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Social Security notifies employees of 'significant workforce reductions'
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Social Security Administration says it's identified $800M+ in savings
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Social Security chief's work with DOGE raises concerns, Warren says
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Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
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Social Security Administration sets ‘massive’ reorganization, ‘significant’ job cuts
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Watch live: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts
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