Frank Lautenberg: “I think that upon investigation you would find that probably less than 2 percent of all cargo is now moved on inland…”

With my State's continued challenges and stubbornly high foreclosure rates, I call on the Treasury Department to redouble its efforts to ensure that New Jersey homeowners receive the help they need.

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

The erosion of FAA's budget directly impacts our ability to complete NextGen and other safety initiatives.