Apr 22, 2009
I would assure those of you who raised questions about things that were not changed, at least one I can remember we got changed out of the House.
Jim McDermott
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Jim McDermott is a former U.S. Representative from Washington, serving from 1989 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Washington's 7th congressional district. During his tenure, McDermott was known for his advocacy on healthcare issues, social justice, and economic equality. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a vocal critic of the Iraq War. McDermott also served on various committees, including the Ways and Means Committee, where he focused on tax policy and healthcare reform.
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Mar 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.
Mar 23, 2009
The 1.3 million people who are waiting for a decision to be made on their application deserve better.
Mar 23, 2009
The average waiting time to secure a hearing for a disability claim at SSA is roughly 500 days, 16½ months.
Mar 23, 2009
There are nearly six million disabled individuals who wait for SSI to provide them with a helping hand.
Mar 23, 2009
Far too many of our most vulnerable elderly and disabled citizens are waiting too long to get the benefits that they deserve and are entitled to under the law.
Mar 23, 2009
Isn't the trend line about the numbers of days waiting is exactly the same for the last 2 years? It is over 500.
Mar 23, 2009
What is the reason for that? The military can put 500,000 people in Iraq inside of 3 months. Why can't GSA move a few people and get some offices open?
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