tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19246708.post2001053877185169545..comments2024-03-27T20:39:24.337-04:00Comments on Social Security News: GAO Report On BacklogsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19246708.post-47959422440105692302008-01-09T15:35:00.000-05:002008-01-09T15:35:00.000-05:00Blaming GAO for SSA's missteps is just plain silly...Blaming GAO for SSA's missteps is just plain silly. GAO is just the messenger -- albeit a rather self-serving one. The real problem is that the Congress has abdicated its oversight responsibilities for SSA (and most of the other agencies as well). Despite all of the warning signs that eDib, DSI and other initiatives were not going well, Congress never asked Barnhart any tough questions -- she got a blank check throughout her tenure. We are now paying the bill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19246708.post-26085608049411096532008-01-09T11:37:00.000-05:002008-01-09T11:37:00.000-05:00What??? To fund the war??? That is so bogus...all...What??? To fund the war??? That is so bogus...all federal agencies are VASTLY underfunded, and it is not just because of the war. DHS, SSA, IRS, VA, you name it. Sure, there is probably some waste, fraud and abuse - but those numbers are small compared to what these agencies need to do their jobs and do them well. And all the candidates running for office will never address this problem cos they will be labeled as being for big government or wanting to raise taxes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19246708.post-19435247556531074002008-01-09T10:54:00.000-05:002008-01-09T10:54:00.000-05:00EVERYONE who is aware of how drastically under sta...EVERYONE who is aware of how drastically under staffed SSA is should be writing to Congress. SSA, FAA, VA, ... civilian agencies are being grossly depleted to help fund the occupation of Iraq.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com