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Mike Johnson is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Johnson has focused on various issues during his tenure, including fiscal responsibility and national security. He has been involved in legislative discussions surrounding war funding and government operations, emphasizing the need for appropriate timing and details in such matters.
We must and we will secure the future of this essential program for the millions of Americans who count on benefits. As we look at options to keep that promise, we must balance the needs of those with disabilities with the needs of workers…
The fifth hearing in the series entitled 'Securing the Future of the Disability Insurance (DI) Program.'
I support that. But I am concerned about ID thieves taking advantage of some of our seniors who get caught in scams.
I hear what you are saying. And you guys over at Social Security need to figure out how to check with people when they get indications like that--I must get two or three a week, for crying out loud, where, you know, 'You won a billion…
Thank you. I want to thank you all for being here, and I appreciate your presence.
There should be another way to do it, and Mr. O'Carroll can probably figure that out.
Millions of hard working Americans rely on Social Security and deserve the peace of mind that their benefits will arrive safely and on time.
I think it is time that they have caught up with the rest of the world and started moving to an environment where the SSN is not on the card.
Well, they did it because they were able to and willing to make the change as they print new cards.
Aren't you being hypocritical, asking your service providers to do what you won't do?
I think it is unfair. But how dare CMS treat this committee, this Congress, and our nation's seniors with such contempt?
I am a little bit upset. First, CMS responded to a bipartisan letter from leadership of this committee over 12 months after the deadline.
And it is outrageous that you are kind of thumbing your nose at Congress and seniors.
Well, it is all of us, both the Democrats and Republicans working together on this committee that have become upset about empty words.
As Chief Justice John Marshall once said, the power to tax involves the power to destroy.
Thank you, sir. Appreciate your testimony. And since this may be your last meeting with us, we thank you for your service to Social Security and to the government.
As is customary, for each round of questions, I will limit my time to 5 minutes and ask my colleagues to also limit their questioning to 5 minutes as well.
Those sidelined from working because of a disability must be able to count on a fair and timely hearing by a Social Security judge. Americans need to know that the same rules apply to everyone. This hearing will tell us whether the appeals…
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