Frank Lautenberg: “Do you believe that we can confirm the fact that Federal regulation is always a net positive for our economy and our…”

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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

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

Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in the United States and a daunting challenge for the IRS.