WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Members of Congress, Labor Leaders, Business Groups, Disability Advocacy Groups, and More Celebrate Martin O'Malley's Nomination to be Social Security Administration Commissioner | The White House

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : [Statement, 7/26/23]Oregon Senator, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden: "Social Security needs a confirmed commissioner in order to ensure Americans are receiving the best service possible for their earned Social Security benefits.
66% : As a presidential candidate in 2016, Governor O'Malley championed the expansion of Social Security.
63% : Governor O'Malley will continue to be a strong partner who works tirelessly to protect and strengthen Social Security for generations to come.
62% : Governor O'Malley has long supported protecting and expanding Social Security.
60% : And Social Security needs someone just like him.
59% : [Press Release, 7/26/23]Bob Blancato, Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program: "The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) commends President Biden's nomination of former Gov Martin O'Malley to be the next Commissioner of Social Security.
58% : The SSA is one of our nation's most critical support agencies and seniors in West Virginia and across the country rely on social security.
57% : [Statement, 7/26/23]Karyne Jones, President and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aging: "Social Security continues to provide older adults a minimum standard quality of life.
56% : Whether it was repealing the death penalty, passing marriage equality, restoring voting rights, raising the minimum wage, or being a fierce defender of the environment and addressing climate change, O'Malley's track record of accomplishments makes him an outstanding choice to lead Social Security."
53% : At a time when Social Security is under attack from Republicans in Congress, O'Malley is the fighter that the American people need at SSA's helm...
52% : [Tweet, 7/26/23]Connecticut Congressman John Larson: "I applaud President Biden for nominating a champion for Social Security, Martin O'Malley, to lead the Social Security Administration and move it forward to better serve current and future beneficiaries.
43% : Great choice byMax Richtman, President and CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare: "We commend President Biden for nominating former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley as Social Security Commissioner.

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