SSA COMMISSIONERS RESPOND TO NPR
In an unprecedented move, the eight former commissioners of Social Security have issued an open letter denouncing misinformation and "dangerous myths" contained in recent broadcasts on National Public Radio (NPR). To my knowledge this is the first time in the history of the SSA that its former commissioners have reacted as a group to a media event. The entire letter may be read on the NOSSCR website at the link provided below. I have quoted a very small part of the letter below. http://nosscr.org/open-letter-former-commissioners-social-security-administration Here is a brief excerpt from the Commissioners' letter: We are deeply concerned that the series “Unfit for Work” failed to tell the whole story and perpetuated dangerous myths about the Social Security disability programs and the people helped by this vital system. We fear that listeners may come away with an incorrect impression of the program— as opposed to an understanding of the program actually ...