[WSJ]Disability Program Faces Probe Of Benefits

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By DAMIAN PALETTA Top Republicans and Democrats on the House subcommittee that oversees Social Security called for an investigation into the way administrative law judges determine whether an applicant qualifies for disability benefits.
"Over the years, the Social Security Administration has made great strides in tackling the hearings backlog, but it is essential that this progress adhere to the Agency's policies and procedures while also demonstrating good stewardship of precious taxpayer dollars," Reps. Sam Johnson (R., Texas), Xavier Becerra (D., Calif.) and seven of their colleagues wrote in a letter to Social Security inspector general Patrick O'Carroll.