CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: DUE TO BUDGET, SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES WILL CLOSE EARLY
Written by admin, Jul 28, 2011, 0 Comments
Courtesy Jose Borjon,
28th District of Texas – Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement this week after receiving notice Social Security field offices will be closing 30 minutes early each day beginning on August 15, 2011.
“Seniors, retired and disabled workers depend on Social Security field offices to assist in card applications, benefits and other essential services every day. I have been notified that due to budget constraints, hours of operations at field offices will be closing 30 minutes early. This is an example of how drastic spending cuts have a direct impact on our daily activities,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Our Republican colleagues, who hold the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, have repeatedly requested and implemented draconian cuts, including funding Social Security nearly $1 billion less than the President’s budget request for fiscal year 2011. Now, we are faced with a serious dilemma as Social Security offices close early and adapt to tighter budgets. I will continue to work to preserve Social Security and urge my Republican colleagues to work with Democrats to protect these vital programs before we see more offices closing their doors to the public at inconvenient times.”
