Frank Lautenberg: “Politicians talk about how Congress needs to balance its budget the same way everyday Americans do.”

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.

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 want to hear feelings of improvement, of moving forward.

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