Social Security has a new Commissioner!
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Fran Bisignano as Social Security Administration Commissioner yesterday. Bisignano becomes the 18th commissioner of the massive organization serving more than 73 million Americans. As expected, the confirmation vote proceeded along party lines, despite Monday’s opposition rally (see yesterday’s post here). For additional background on the confirmation, check out this msnbc.com post by personal finance reporter Lorie Konish; House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) also weighed in on the confirmation…check out his statement here..