Stephen Lynch actually said...

"I want to thank OPM for making some progress in elimination of retirement claims backlog. They've made it a top priority."

"I think it's important to evaluate the progress made by the Office of Personnel Management in addressing the backlog of Federal retirement claims since we last had a hearing on this issue in November ..."

"This is not just a matter of principle. I am keenly aware of the financial hardship that a backlog and long delays in claim processing cause some of our Federal retirees."

"The DS bureau showed a lack of proactive leadership with respect to Benghazi."