Frank Lautenberg: “Incredibly, some want to solve our economic problems by cutting investments in our infrastructure. It doesn't make…”

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

Immigration is not a zero sum game. If we attract the best talent in the world to come to America, they will create jobs, not displace them.

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

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