Social Security's 89,000 mistakes, and more
As part of the Obama administration’s stimulus plan, Social Security mistakenly sent 89,000 checks for $250 each to people who were either dead or in jail.
Social Security's 89,000 mistakes
As part of the Obama administration’s stimulus plan, Social Security mistakenly sent 89,000 checks for $250 each to people who were either dead or in jail. About half the checks have been returned, but most of the prisoners will get to keep theirs.
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