Sanders calls for reversing Social Security cuts to improve deteriorating customer service

News Release — Sen. Bernie SandersOct. 31, 2017
Contact:Dan McLean, 802-862-6695
BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 31 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday called on Congress to reverse deep budget cuts that have left Social Security Administration offices understaffed and unable to keep up with growing caseloads.
In a letter to U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sanders said, “Social Security is one of the most successful governmen