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moniss

(6,968 posts)
28. By hanging delay into the processing of death notifications they are
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 04:29 PM
Apr 2

causing delay and hardship to surviving widows and widowers who will be delayed in getting the survivor benefit and also the death benefit. Even though the SS benefit is very small it can help with a couple of bills in households that are receiving a low monthly benefit in the first place. But causing needless suffering to people is a prime feature of these fascists.

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trump's Reign of Terror and Revenge. PittBlue Apr 2 #1
Mob boss rule UpInArms Apr 2 #2
Must keep my feelings of what should happen to these people to myself . . . Must keep my feelings of what should happen NBachers Apr 2 #3
I'm sure many/most of us share your feelings. erronis Apr 2 #16
Getting harder and harder to do. bluestarone Apr 2 #20
They Should Fry in Hell Works for me. Cha Apr 3 #42
Well there's a direct response! NBachers Apr 3 #43
I'm waiting for sincere expressions of concern from Senator Collins.. Permanut Apr 2 #4
Angus King was one of the Timid 10. gab13by13 Apr 2 #6
He's wealthy so he doesn't care wolfie001 Apr 2 #13
Collins has done more harm as a fake "concerned" senator than a real rabid tea-partier magat. erronis Apr 2 #17
Either THAT DENVERPOPS Apr 2 #18
Pressure from Maine's congressional delegation resulted in the contracts MadameButterfly Apr 3 #47
It's not resolved. This guy needs to be thrown out of his job. travelingthrulife Apr 3 #48
Roger that.. Permanut Apr 3 #56
He won't be. maxsolomon Apr 3 #57
We need to survive until midterms, manage to have an election MadameButterfly Monday #61
"...petulant child." skypilot Apr 2 #5
"no money will go from the public trust to a petulant child," joshdawg Apr 2 #7
ruh roh. eggplant Apr 2 #8
Just as stomach-turning as it is predictable. Paladin Apr 2 #9
Political blackmail with a direct consequence bronxiteforever Apr 2 #10
Just another good idea for an ask in our weekly "Call to Action" email! calimary Apr 2 #32
Dudek sounds utterly unqualified tonekat Apr 2 #11
Sick and misogynistiKKK bastard wolfie001 Apr 2 #12
Tomorrow's legislative contact otchmoson Apr 2 #14
Could someone please post Dudek's mailing address perdita9 Apr 2 #15
Ummm, isn't that illegal? cstanleytech Apr 2 #19
The problem is - these bad guys don't care if it's legal or not. calimary Apr 2 #22
I'm sure Pam Bondi will make it a top priority to set this straight. Midnight Writer Apr 3 #52
Dudek should resign. But we all know that won't happen. mn9driver Apr 2 #21
She's our Governor and MaineNative Apr 2 #23
Dudek graduated from The Catholic University of America... i guess that didn't help that compassionate side... bsiebs Apr 2 #24
Is Senator Collins "concerned " enough to do something about it? surfered Apr 2 #25
Revenge politics Historic NY Apr 2 #26
Prepare RecoveringJournalist Apr 2 #27
By hanging delay into the processing of death notifications they are moniss Apr 2 #28
The Social Security death benefit. Stuck at $255 since 1954. Bengus81 Apr 2 #30
Yes and they are interfering with even that small amount and you moniss Apr 2 #34
Who gets a death benefit? Just surviving spouse... slightlv Apr 2 #35
I think the undertaker uses it Figarosmom Apr 2 #37
I'll have to dig out that paperwork again... slightlv Apr 2 #39
The Republican party is all about creating waste, fraud, and abuse IronLionZion Apr 2 #29
The topic of transgender athletes in girls' sports has absolutely nothing to do with SS. Norrrm Apr 2 #31
"Weaponization of government," anyone...? Grins Apr 2 #33
So they cancel a service Figarosmom Apr 2 #36
They aren't really interested in stopping waste, fraud, and abuse MadameButterfly Apr 3 #45
Those Bastards! Daleuhlmann Apr 2 #38
Because they can't just be any fucking fascists, they have to be the most pathetically petty-ass, dumbass fascists to Karasu Apr 2 #40
Good Luck getting Mump Puppet Asshole outta there! Cha Apr 3 #41
If this isn't stopped freedom of speech, states' rights, and social security MadameButterfly Apr 3 #44
It should be pointed out that contracts were restored 24 hours after they were cancelled MadameButterfly Apr 3 #46
I'm assuming that is illegal and unconstitutional, and would be easily challenged in court (depending on how corrupt the Martin68 Apr 3 #49
Has Ms. Collins still got hre finger up her ass ? republianmushroom Apr 3 #50
The Social Security Administration didn't do this. LELAND DUDEK did. CousinIT Apr 3 #51
The argument was not about "transgender athletes in girl's sports". Midnight Writer Apr 3 #53
Totally unconstitutional. Impeach the motherfucker. SunSeeker Apr 3 #54
Impeach the acting commissioner of Social Security? maxsolomon Apr 3 #58
Why not? Republicans impeached Mayorkas. SunSeeker Apr 3 #59
He was a Senate-confirmed Cabinet member. maxsolomon Apr 3 #60
Good lord we are being ruled by utter psychopaths LymphocyteLover Apr 3 #55
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