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Commissioner Astrue’s Notes on SOcial Security’s 75th Anniversary

Posted on August 13, 2010August 23, 2010 by Editor

Social Security, the most successful domestic program in our nation’s history, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. … Today, millions of retirees live in dignity thanks…

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Are Backlogs Really Improving?

Posted on May 9, 2010May 25, 2010 by Editor

The Social Security system remains backlogged and although there is some improvement at the hearing level, one can question whether this is just because more…

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Criticisms from Field Office Staff

Posted on April 15, 2010April 15, 2010 by Editor

This one is worth reading through – a statement by the head of the Union representing staff in Social Security Field offices about the new…

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Commissioner Wants to End Furloughs for Disability Claims Processors

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Editor

Today, a press release from Social Security:  Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today called for the California State Assembly to quickly pass Senate…

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Social Security Posts Statisitcal Data Files

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Editor

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency is making new data about beneficiaries and the agency’s disability and hearing processes…

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USA Today Weighs in on Furloughing Disability Workers

Posted on December 15, 2009December 15, 2009 by Editor

Furloughing workers who help the needy is “fundamentally irrational,” says Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue. Disability, unemployment and food stamps are funded by the federal…

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Recession Causing Increased Application Numbers

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Editor

According to Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue and other experts on disability claims, the faltering economy is causing an increase in applications of between 15…

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SSA Plans New Hearing Offices, More Judges for 2011

Posted on August 8, 2009August 8, 2009 by Editor

This unconfirmed news indicates that Social Security is planning for a significant expansion of hearing offices sites and judicial staff to address the backlog at…

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The Backlogs: Not Getting Better, 10% Increase in Claims

Posted on April 20, 2009April 20, 2009 by Editor

Today’s San Jose Mercury writes that “the Social Security Disability Insurance system (SSDI) is crumbling under the pressure of a substantial disabled population, shrinking budgets…

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Astrue Laments State Layoffs Affecting Disabled

Posted on April 15, 2009April 15, 2009 by Editor

The New York Times joins the chorus of voices rising about layoffs by state governors. The governors need to slash budgets, but some of the…

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