Orrin Hatch: “I think John R. Justice is great, Senator Franken.”

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

Having a confirmed Commissioner, and sustained leadership, will benefit the Social Security Administration.

The Serve America Act of 2009 authored by Senator Orrin Hatch and the late Senator Edward Kennedy.