Guest guest Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 There was a news report on CBS News about SSD fraud. It showed a beauty pageant contender who was drawing SSD yet competed in pageants. Disability Fakers Caught In Act? Sept. 30, 2003 " Sen. Grassley, R-Iowa, who heads the Finance Committee, is now asking the Social Security Administration Inspector General to audit the government's disability programs, focusing on fraud. " By the way, that beauty pageant contestant says she didn't lie. claims she suffers from a number of ailments including carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia and herniated discs. " I fear this will have a negative impact on those of us who have similar conditions. What does being able to stand up and sing or walk around in an evening gown have to do with being able to hold an 8 hour a day job? Go to http://tinyurl.com/pa8h which will take you to: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/30/eveningnews/main575872.shtml or go to http://www.cbsnews.com/ and click around to find it, then click on Feedback on the bottom to tell CBS what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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