Orrin Hatch: “The goal is to help consumers, and the best way to do that is to balance both affordability and innovation.”

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

I say, 'damn right.'

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.