U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, today announced a hearing on ways to prevent conspiracy fraud in the Social Security Disability Insurance program. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in B-318 Rayburn House Office Building, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In view of the…
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Let me begin by saying to all my colleagues on the Subcommittee that it is with deep regret that I had to call this hearing today.
Last week we were greeted with shocking headlines. The New York Times led with, “Charges for 106 in Huge Fraud Over Disability,” and ABC News led with “New York Cops, Firefighters in Massive 9/11 Fraud, Indictment Says.”
I am outraged, but…
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U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, today announced a hearing on a massive Social Security Disability Insurance fraud scheme in New York that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. The hearing will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in B-318 Rayburn House Office Building,…
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Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) made the following statement in response to the Social Security Disability Insurance fraud in New York City. The investigation resulted in the indictment and arrest of some 102 Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries and four facilitators — two recruiters, an attorney and a…
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Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that fellow Committee member Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) will not seek reelection.
“Jim Gerlach is a respected leader on the Ways and Means Committee and in the Congress. He is a true professional dedicated to finding real solutions for his…
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Washington, DC – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation which included a commonsense, anti-fraud provision to prevent the disclosure of recent death information and reduce incidents of identity theft and fraud. Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Ranking Member Xavier Becerra (D-CA) have led the effort to protect…
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*Hearing Postponed*
House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D., (R-LA), and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) today announced that the Subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on improper payments and identity theft. The hearing will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in room 1100 of the Longworth…
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MYTH:
“Chained CPI would cut the 2014 Social Security cost-of-living increase of 1.5 percent to 1.2 percent.” - Robert Romasco, president of AARP
FACT:
If the more accurate chained CPI was used to determine the 2014 cost of living increase, seniors would see a 1.7 percent increase as opposed to this year’s increase of 1.5 percent. What does a 1.7 percent increase…
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Washington, DC – Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement after the House voted to reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling.
“I voted for the bill because it will reopen the government and prevent the country from defaulting on its debt, but this is a missed opportunity to address the underlying problems – a weak economy…
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