Frank Lautenberg: “There is $700 billion a year leaving from the pockets of our citizens to go to countries that do not like us.”

Do you consider IRS's current strategy for dealing with identity theft and refund fraud to be adequate? No.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

The IRS must be funded at a level that enables it to provide necessary taxpayer assistance and to enforce the laws.