Orrin Hatch: “Should be a subject of examination and restraint of growth and cuts if necessary, just like everything else has to be?”

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.

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…

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