Being located in Hobbs, NM is a major contributor to the general
inefficiencies of SSA let alone the serious mistakes. I would suggest
the previous posts might be missing the point. It's irrelevant that
SSA HQ be located in a good soaring location; and it's slightly less
relevant that it's in a central location. What is vitally important
is that it is located in an area where it can draw on professional
association talent. That means the general Washington, DC area or
surrounding locals. Washington is the center of the universe for
associations. Having 30 highly qualified applicants for each position,
plus easy availability to critical association resources, would put SSA
miles ahead. A move into the concentrated heart of the association
world would be the best thing the members could ever demand.

Bob