“The Trump administration has made an unprecedented — and unwise —- move by appointing Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve simultaneously as CEO of the IRS. The Trump regime has made many reckless changes at the Social Security Administration — including the slashing of staff and erecting new barriers for Americans simply attempting to access their earned benefits. The agency is in chaos and customer service has suffered. Naming Bisignano CEO of another crucial federal agency while he serves as SSA commissioner demonstrates the Trump administration’s indifference toward the 70 million Americans who depend on Social Security. Never before has a Social Security Commissioner been asked to split his attention between two agencies. We have criticized many of Bisignano’s decisions as SSA commissioner, but this agency is too important to have a part-time leader. Seniors, people with disabilities, and their families deserve a full-time Social Security Commissioner. Full stop.” – Max Richtman, President and CEO, NCPSSM
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