Yeah, I read all 28 pages. There are a few things that could have put the matter to rest.

The time it takes to get disability. That's what drives people to the poor house. What should take weeks now takes months. That is directly attributed to frivolous cases. Too many people are getting wrong information from friends/family about disability. If we could eliminate these cases, initial application and redetermination time could be done within a month instead of a year.

Also, the amount of money for international aid doesn't affect SSA. SSDI is an insurance paid by the working people. You paid SSA taxes so you are entitled to SSDI. The amount of your award is directly related to the amount of SSA taxes you paid. It's a self sustaining system and won't be in trouble till 2042 then benefits will be cut 30% and in 2079 benefits will be cut 67%. That's only because its expected the percentage of older people will double.

The amount of SSA is alot more than international aid. SSA Northwest Division of Washington, Alaska, and Idaho (3 I believe), has a budget of about 2 billion a year just for disability. The entire SSA program last year was about $668 billion. It is when the President starts talking about touching SSA, everybody starts listening. But international aid is funded separately from SSA and are two different animals.

Also, I think Idahunter was effected by this. I think they give a little extra to those that are close to SSI. If your award is less than $565 a month, you are entitled to SSI. But if you get just little bit more, then you're not entitled. Also, many states use SSI allowable amount for other benefits, like foodstamps, medicaid, welfare, housing, etc. So, you are SOL. it's a conspiracy! <wipes forehead>

Wow, Angelia Jolie is hot.