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Medicare has decided it can avoid paying its bills by simply changing the meanings of basic words. ER doctors like me sign off on this every day. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )
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Eli Hager / ProPublicaFeb 24, 2025
An already understaffed Social Security Administration faces further cuts and closures. The consequences could be significant for millions of vulnerable Americans. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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Acting Commissioner Michelle King left as Elon Musk’s DOGE sought access to a database with information about anyone with a Social Security number. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / SubstackAug 16, 2024
As the rich get richer, more of the nation’s income is escaping the Social Security payroll tax. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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