Frank Lautenberg: “The decision to raise the toll, of course, was the Governor's decision to raise that toll.”

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

We simply can't afford to ignore the lessons from past accidents and crashes.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.