Where do we have a problem in the law that we need to fix? Where do you already have statutory authority that we just need to help provide a push and accountability to say how do we get this done?

Social Security disability benefits are an important lifeline for millions of American taxpayers with disability.

Common sense suggests to all of us that some people who are disabled get better.

Do you have a limp should not qualify for $300,000 of lifetime benefits to the taxpayer.

It is frustrating both to be able to see individuals that would claim judicial independence, but they are basically going to create their own way.

The fact that Eric Kahn is still in a situation where he can represent claimants before Social Security... is a disgrace.

So is that the law, that you can't single them out because of high allowance rates?

Okay, then we need to fix that for you, because that is trapping it.

The American people expect and deserve action. I am concerned that justice has been long delayed in this case.

We did not have them hear cases, make sure that they are trained and ready to go...

I would like to receive a response back to Ms. Speier and I that says of the 11, here are those that we are already implementing.

The agency failed to assess the quality of ALJs' decisions in any way.

The agency allowed a huge backlog of CDRs to develop.

The agency's emphasis on high-volume adjudications over quality decision making has eroded the credibility of the disability appeals process.

It raises a red flag when ALJs allow benefits at a high rate.

I appreciate the bipartisanship which my subcommittee has been able to approach this in all of our oversight.

Excuse me for saying a lady's age out loud.

A strong relationship between production levels and a decision quality on allowances.

there's a lot of individuals that have capability, they have skills, they have assets to be able to give much to their family and the economy, they seem to be slipping through this.

The growth of these programs is unsustainable for the Nation's taxpayers and it threatens the livelihood of the truly disabled.

Now, you will find no greater advocates for the taxpayers and going after fraud than us at this panel.

Even for the high-risk areas where there is a moratorium, some of those areas may have a deficiency of a number of good companies that are actually providing.

When they have to stop--now, obviously, the volume that is being withheld from them, not being paid to them, makes a big difference for them making payroll.

I agree that combatting Medicare waste and fraud is a critical goal.

We need a balance. We need providers.