On the recordJune 17, 2014
In your opinion, was SSA just determined to shut the office no matter what?
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congress.govIn your opinion, was SSA just determined to shut the office no matter what?
Senator Collins asks if the SSA was intent on closing the office regardless of alternatives.
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