Apr 26, 2008

Oregon Congressman On Wednesday's Hearing

This Wednesday's House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Social Security's budget and backlog problems did not garner much media attention, but not for lack of effort by members of the Committee. Here are some excerpts from a press release from Congressman Earl Blumenauer:
“Our nation is facing a serious problem with Social Security,” said Congressman Blumenauer. “In Oregon, where the Portland field office ranks among the worst in the nation, people are waiting an average of 705 days for their claims to be processed. ...

Due to the combination of rising claims as the baby boom generation ages and prolonged underfunding, Social Security and SSI disability claims backlogs have reached unprecedented levels. The Portland field office ranks 131 out of 145 field offices, and the wait time is 705 days for a claim to be processed.

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