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Social security reassignments aim to bring down phone wait times, but cause disruptions for staff

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The Social Security Administration reassigned some field office employees in an effort to bring down lengthy phone wait times. But workers say these reassignments have been disruptive for staff.

NPR's Ashley Lopez reports.

This segment aired on July 24, 2025.

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