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On the recordApril 25, 2013
Today, nearly 10,000 Americans sign up for retirement benefits every day. The recession coupled with a slow economic recovery has resulted in a wave of new disability claims, increased backlogs and growing wait times for a frustrated public. Moreover, the Disability Insurance program remains on the Government Accountability Office's 'High Risk' list.
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Henry Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Sam Johnson highlights the surge in retirement and disability claims due to economic conditions.

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