Jacob J. Lew: “The need to get the economy moving again was of paramount importance.”

I think the fee makes sense for two reasons: first, it does reflect the costs associated with fossil fuel use.

The American people deserve to have an IRS with the resources so that, when you pick up the phone and call the IRS, there is a person at the other end to answer it.

Over the past 7 years under the President's leadership, we have seen a sustained economic recovery and an unprecedented decline in the Federal budget deficit.

I believe it is a crisis. I believe there is a need for action immediately on restructuring authority and on oversight.