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That is a rather damning kind of concern to put in public, isn't it?

I am assuming you support NASA's decision in this regard.

These criminal acts are perpetrated by thieves hiding behind telephone lines and computers, preying on honest taxpayers.

I really applaud the innovative approaches that you are taking, that you and other State commissioners like Commissioner Alley are taking as well, to protect our taxpayers and to stop criminals.

This must stop, and we are here today to hear from some of the Federal and State officials on the front lines of the fight to catch these crooks and protect taxpayers.

But make no mistake, taxpayers across the country are also facing identity theft in record numbers, account take-overs, and other criminal attacks.

Today, we will discuss the problem of complexity in the tax code and the merits of simplification.

I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing to discuss simplification of the tax code.

Ms. Markman, in your written testimony you say that one area of tax law that is ripe for simplification is the rule requiring taxpayers that have reached age 70½ to take annual required minimum distributions (RMD) from all of their…

Those principles were efficiency, fairness, and simplicity.

The decision to use the tax system as a delivery mechanism for benefits places great strain on the tax system because it was not designed for this purpose.

I know that Senator Cardin has introduced a bill to do something along those lines.

Wouldn't that money be better off in the hands of hardworking taxpayers instead of devoted to complying with our overly complicated tax code?

I think that doing major tax reform, tearing the tax system out by its roots and starting from scratch, has an enormous amount of attraction.

I think someday we are going to have to deal with it.

In light of the significant technological advancements in the music industry over the last 70 years, do you support making any modifications to the decree?

But tell me, why would allowing for arbitration in lieu of expensive litigation trip the so-called antitrust wire?

I would like to begin by thanking my friend and colleague, Senator Klobuchar, for the tremendous job she did in chairing this Committee before me.