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winnipegfreepress.comfinance11 days ago
Social Security Administration reports record-low phone wait times
The agency reduced average call answer time to under five minutes in May. Commissioner Frank Bisignano told Congress the improvement marks an 89 percent drop from the prior fiscal year peak.
Rapplerworld12 days ago
DSWD and DepEd Warn Public Against Fake Online Student Aid Registration Links on First Day of Classes
Posts on June 8 claimed cash assistance and school supplies through registration links. DSWD and DepEd said no online applications exist for these programs.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance19 days ago
Social Security Administration cut 7,100 jobs and six regional offices in 2025
The agency reduced its workforce by more than 13 percent, closed six of ten regional offices, and removed customer-service performance data from its public website. Advocates interviewed for a March 2026 report described longer phone waits, appointment-only field offices, and aut…
bbc.co.ukworld33 days ago
NS&I to Contact 34,000 Estates Over Bereavement Claim Errors
National Savings and Investments will begin reaching out to families affected by errors in processing deceased customers' accounts. The bank said payments totaling £476 million will be made over the coming months.
upi.comscience41 days ago
Trump Administration Launches Moms.gov Website to Support Maternal Health and Fertility
The administration launched Moms.gov on May 11, 2026, as a centralized resource for new and expectant mothers. The site provides information on in vitro fertilization, prenatal and postnatal care, nutrition and links to discounted fertility medications. Officials also announced a…
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US Postal Service Proposes 4-Cent Increase in First-Class Stamp Price to 82 Cents
The United States Postal Service has proposed raising the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12 pending approval. The increases apply to letters, postcards, and other mailing services, aiming to address a severe financial crisis. Th…
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