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  1. Judge orders immediate restraining order against Social Security to protect disability clients

    U.S. Judge Marco Hernandez ruled on March 26 that the Social Security Administration (SSA) improperly handled the clients of a nonprofit organization that is shutting down amidst a federal investigation. Earlier this month, Safety Net of Oregon was served ...

    26 Mar 2014 - Jake Thomas

  2. Checks and imbalances: exploring Portland's disproportionately high Social Security waitlist

    Leone has a roof over his head, medical care and some money in his pocket. Having all this makes him “jealous of himself.” That’s because things weren’t always so gravy for Leone, who doesn’t want his full name used for this article. “When you hear voices ...

    24 Mar 2014 - Jake Thomas

  3. Breaking: Oregon Law Center, Disability Rights Oregon file lawsuit against Social Security Administration

    Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center have filed a class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration, alleging that its handling of a troubled nonprofit organization is illegal and imperils the financial stability of hundreds of ...

    24 Mar 2014 - Jake Thomas

  4. Multnomah County chair rips Social Security's handling of nonprofit closure

    Multnomah County Chair Marissa Madrigal has sharply criticized the Social Security Administration's handling of a troubled nonprofit organization that manages the federal disability benefits of 1,000 individuals who may soon find themselves without a ...

    15 Mar 2014 - Jake Thomas

  5. Feds serve warrant on local payee service

    Nearly 1,000 disabled and low-income clients of Safety Net of Oregon are wondering how they will receive disability benefits now that the company is under federal investigation. The nonprofit organization, which provides money-management services to indiv ...

    12 Mar 2014 - Jake Thomas

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