First in Series on Social Security Disability Programs' Challenges and Opportunities: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Social Security of the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, June 28, 2001, Volume 4 |
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Page 89 - For the purpose of this chapter— (1) "agency" means each authority of the Government of the United States, whether or not it is within or subject to review by another agency...
Page 124 - A person compelled to appear in person before an agency or representative thereof is entitled to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel or, if permitted by the agency, by other qualified representative. A party is entitled to appear in person or by or with counsel or other duly qualified representative in an agency proceeding.
Page 88 - ALJ is the only impartial, independent adjudicator available to the claimant in the administrative process, and the only the person who stands between the claimant and the whim of agency bias and policy. If the ALJ is subordinated to the role of a mere employee, an instrument and mouthpiece for the SSA, then we will have returned to the days when the agency was both prosecutor and judge.
Page 2 - However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral appearance may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittee and for inclusion in the printed record of the hearing. BACKGROUND...
Page 90 - Agency" means each authority (whether or not within or subject to review by another agency) of the Government of the United States other than Congress, the courts, or the governments of the possessions, Territories, or the District of Columbia.
Page 3 - Any statement or exhibit not in compliance with these guidelines will not be printed, but will be maintained in the Committee files for review and use by the Committee. 1. All statements and any accompanying exhibits for printing must be submitted on an IBM compatible 3.5-inch diskette in WordPerfect or MS Word format, typed in single space and may not exceed a total of 10 pages including attachments.
Page 3 - Word format, typed in single space and may not exceed a total of 10 pages including attachments. Witnesses are advised that the Committee will rely on electronic submissions for printing the official hearing record. 2. Copies of whole documents submitted as exhibit material will not be accepted for printing. Instead, exhibit material should be referenced and quoted or paraphrased.
Page 9 - We will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. Thank you. [The prepared statement of Mr.
Page 59 - Chairman, for this opportunity to appear before this Subcommittee. I would be happy to answer any questions.