article_snippet: But far from being something to chuckle about, Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who represents Wisconsin, has raised it as a cause for concern.
article_snippet: Senator Ron Johnson, pictured, says the active numbers are an issue as the active numbers can be used illegally . '
article_snippet: That is a real problem,' said Senator Johnson. '
article_snippet: Senator Johnson is chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which plans a hearing Monday on problems with death records maintained by the Social Security Administration.
highlights_snippet: Senator Ron Johnson fears the active records could be used fraudulently .
  