Lawmakers decry massive backlog in Social Security disability claims
A Washington Post report detailed how the backlog has led to lengthy delays for Americans seeking benefits By Lisa Rein - December 7, 2022 Top House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday called for a drastic boost in funding for the Social Security Administration to increase staffing, improve technology and expand other investments as the agency confronts a massive backlog in claims for disability benefits.
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