Opening Statements
Johnson Opening Statement: Hearing on the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits
Sep 12, 2012-- Good morning and welcome to our hearing on the direct deposit of Social Security benefits. Back in 1996, Congress passed the Debt Collection Improvement Act, which required electronic payment of federal benefits, including Social Security benefits. Not only does the direct deposit of benefits help seniors avoid delayed, lost, or stolen checks, it saves taxpayers money. Taxpayers save 90 cents for... more