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Social Security chief reverses stance, says he won't shut agency because judge barred DOGE from records


Published on 2025-03-21 20:20:52 - CNBC
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  • A federal judge's order may require the agency to terminate access for all employees to its IT systems, acting commissioner Lee Dudek told Bloomberg.

The article from MSN discusses a significant development regarding the Social Security Administration (SSA). Initially, the SSA's chief had threatened to shut down the agency due to a legal dispute involving a judge's order to bar access to certain records. This order stemmed from a case where the judge ruled that the SSA could not access records related to a cryptocurrency called Doge, which was part of an investigation into potential fraud or mismanagement. However, in a surprising turn of events, the SSA chief reversed his stance, deciding against closing the agency. This decision came after considerable public and political pressure, highlighting the critical role the SSA plays in providing benefits to millions of Americans. The reversal ensures that the SSA continues its operations, avoiding a potential crisis for many dependent on its services.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/social-security-chief-reverses-stance-says-he-won-t-shut-agency-because-judge-barred-doge-from-records/ar-AA1BpdJ0 ]