'It's unconscionable to pile fines on these people,' said Rep. GerryConnolly.
"These penalties are a cheap, easy way of getting enforcement up," said Rep. Gerry Connolly."It's unconscionable to pile fines on these people."An independent watchdog group launched a probe into Trump-appointed Social Security Inspector General Gail Ennis and her staff this week after reporting shined light on the massive fines they have imposed on poor people and people with disabilities, ostensibly in an effort to punish"fraud.
"We call on President Biden and Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi to swiftly investigate this apparent abuse of authority."
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