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Leading the U.S. Social Security Administration: Insights from Commissioner Michael Astrue

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What is the Social Security Administration doing to reduce disability backlogs? How is SSA improving service and stewardship efforts? What does the future hold for the United States Social Security Administration? Michael Astrue, Commissioner of the U.S. Social Security Administration joined me on The Business of Government Hour to explore these questions and so much more.

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Leading the U.S. Social Security Administration: Insights from Commissioner Michael Astrue
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 17:53
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