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Jim McDermott: In recent years, SSA's backlog of claims for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits…

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
In recent years, SSA's backlog of claims for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 1.3 million Americans currently awaiting a decision on their case.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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Highlighting the severity of the backlog in disability claims.

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