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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Worst-case scenario in which sequestration remains in effect and discretionary appropriations remain flat, what would happen to the hearing backlog and average processing if SSA is level funded next year?
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro discusses potential impacts of budget cuts on disability hearing backlogs.

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