TANNER NAMED CHAIR OF
SOCIAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE

U.S. Rep. John Tanner was officially named Chair of the Subcommittee on Social Security Tuesday. The panel is a subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, on which Tanner has served since 1997.

“This subcommittee is crucial as we work to ensure Social Security is protected for future generations,” Tanner said. “Given the economic and fiscal challenges facing our country, it is as important as ever that Congress and the Administration work to address the long-term fiscal issues facing this vital program.”

U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) was recently named Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee.

“I’ve watched John make a name for himself as an active member of the Blue Dogs,” Rep. Johnson said. “He’s a very well respected leader in this town. I like him personally and look forward to working closely with him on the Social Security Subcommittee.”

Tanner, a founding member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, represents Tennessee’s 8^th Congressional district in West and Middle Tennessee. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Social Security. Tanner also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and as President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

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