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On the recordMarch 23, 2009
There are nearly six million disabled individuals who wait for SSI to provide them with a helping hand.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott highlights the urgent need for timely assistance for disabled individuals awaiting SSI.

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