Social Security Disability Backlog

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Opinion: Social Security is about to become a big problem for Trump

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Projections indicate that, in less than two years , there will be 2.5 million people in Social Security’s disability backlog.

That figure is higher than the population of 20 U.S. states and territories.

Julian Zelizer : President Trump will be dealing with a very large group of Americans who aren’t receiving timely decisions on their benefit applications.

Zelizer says the political pain of a large backlog will be felt by mayors and governors.

David Weaver , Ph.D. , is an economist and retired federal employee who has authored a number of studies on the Social Security program.

Even informal discussions with governors will help Congress understand what is happening on the ground regarding the disability backlog.

Even if Trump is unwilling to engage governors, members of Congress should.

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