U.S. Social Security Issues

Mr. Thompson answered viewers' questions on the Social Security Administration. Topics included the history of the administration and its ro… read more

Mr. Thompson answered viewers' questions on the Social Security Administration. Topics included the history of the administration and its role in American society. He also discussed policies of the Social Security Administration and the fact that it is self financed. He thought that the message that Social Security will last the test of time, mentioned pressure to process claims due to the increasing number of disability claims and to be as efficient as possible. Callers asked about delays in Medicare, taxes on Social Security, funding of SSA from the Treasury and mental disability payments compared to physical disability payments. close

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  • Ed Maddox Producer Congressional Black Caucus->For the Record
  • Lawrence Thompson Deputy Commissioner Social Security Administration

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U.S. Social Security Issues

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Program ID:
53360-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 27, 1993 | 7:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 28, 1993 | 6:55am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Dec 27, 1993 | 7:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 28, 1993 | 6:55am EST | C-SPAN 2
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