Democrats Decry Use of Agency in Social Security Battle

"These messages serve no other purpose than to sear the idea of crisis into the public's mind," said Sen. Frank Lautenberg D-N.J.

Steve Kofahl, a Social Security claims representative from Seattle who addressed the all-Democrat panel, said SSA employees have been told that Social Security is in a crisis that only private accounts can salvage. He said the employees "have been directed to share this message with the public at every opportunity."

"I do not believe it is proper for public funds or public employees to be used to stir up fear" and push the White House agenda, Kofahl said.
Source: Washington Post