Kent Conrad: “We are in the midst of the worst economic downturn our country has faced since the Great Depression.”

We ought to reestablish this benefit for survivors and those affected by disability.

I thought he was an outstanding Committee Chairman, and my former intern has succeeded him in his Congressional seat.

The surviving spouse provisions are especially important with regard to offsetting some of the unfairness that exists elsewhere.

I urge you to vote for the confirmation of Dave Turk. I urge you to do it quickly.