SSI Welfare Program Faces Serious Administrative Problems
The Social Security Administration reports ongoing chaos in the federalized SSI program amid overpayments, purging errors, and faulty staff testing. Anomalies include 1,600 people in 11 states losing Medicaid temporarily, 22 Georgians affected, 600 Missourians dead flagged in a purge, and tests with 20 percent wrong answers.
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Buses Study on Safety Standards and Costs
The NEA and other groups push for uniform bus safety rules while states adopt some measures. Dr. Glen Featherstone cites lack of technical expertise, mixed conference goals, and cost as barriers. Manufacturers say they will build safety features if districts pay. The School Bus Manufacturers Institute noted options offered but not widely adopted.
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