Frank Lautenberg: “I frankly think that when we are debating the reality of an issue that can bring devastatingly negative impact to this…”

We also need to expand our research into climate change so we better understand the coming impacts, and how to mitigate them.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

If we expect the Coast Guard to perform all we ask them to do, we need to fund them properly.