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Sumner Gage Whittier (seated) signs the Treasury voucher authorizing the release of $285 million for the first month of SSI benefit payments (1/1/74). Also pictured (left to right) Renato DiPentima; Jim Bostic; Chuck Sinay. SSA History Archives.
