Louisiana U-S Representative Clay Higgins along with several other Republicans used a Congressional hearing to blast the former head of Social Security for agreeing to a telework agreement with SSA union employees. Higgins says it’s resulted in extremely long wait times when calling the Social Security helpline.
“We struggle and work so hard to care for our elders and the No. 1 complaint is that they can’t get any answers or even anybody on the phone at Social Security,” Higgins said.
Higgins called the SSA helpline during the hearing was on hold for an hour and a half without speaking to an employee.
“Listen to this America! Pay attention to what’s happening to our elders. If you need in-person help, you must first make an appointment. Now you make the appointment on the telephone. You know who answers the phone? Nobody! (throws down the phone),” Higgins said.
Higgins’ anger was directed at Martin O’ Malley. The former Maryland governor resigned in November as Social Security Commissioner. He’s now seeking to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. In testimony to the committee, O’Malley blamed Congress for reducing staffing levels to 50-year lows.
But Higgins says the Republican led Congress, with help from the incoming Trump administration, will attempt to reverse the current telework union agreement that runs through October 2029.
“That’s because the Founders were wise enough to divide the powers of our government. And we’re going to defeat the contracts you signed in Article III. Watch us do it,” Higgins said.
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