Frank Lautenberg: “If you go out West, you know that California has been getting going on some high-speed corridors there.”

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.

I strongly supported President Obama's rescission of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, upon taking office.

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

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