The United States Senate has recently confirmed Martin O’Malley as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. This appointment marks a significant milestone, as O’Malley is the first person to carry such a role, and will now be responsible for administering the Social Security program which provides retirement and disability benefits to nearly sixty million Americans. Martin O’Malley, previously serving as the Governor of Maryland, is no stranger to social security-related programs and issues. Prior to his eight years as Governor of Maryland, O’Malley held multiple positions within the public sector. Most notably, his role as Director for the Maryland Department of Human Resources, which governs the state’s social services programs. During his time in the Governor’s Office, O’Malley was an active proponent of sound social security policies. He worked closely with the Social Security Administration to ensure the state’s Social Security system was adequately funded and working properly to ensure seniors received the benefits they were entitled to. He proposed initiatives to tackle the backlog of Social Security appeals and eliminate errors in processing. The confirmation of Martin O’Malley chastises the Social Security Administration in good hands. He is the perfect person to continue and expand the progress of the department. O’Malley is sure to bring innovative and creative solutions to the bureaucracy of the administration’s long standing process. He’s well versed in the politics of the program and has several ideas in place to improve its efficiency. Furthermore, Martin O’Malley’s appointment is seen as a win for older Americans. His commitment and background provides confidence to Social Security recipients who depend on the program for their livelihood. Martin O’Malley’s confirmation also signals the importance of retaining social security programs and keeping them strong during uncertain economic times. Martin O’Malley’s confirmation is an exciting start to a new era of leadership. His knowledge of Social Security means that Americans depending on the program can rest easy knowing that their benefits are in safe hands.