Frank Lautenberg: “And let it not be thought for a moment that we didn't appreciate the work and the bravery of the Coast Guard, their…”

Do you consider IRS's current strategy for dealing with identity theft and refund fraud to be adequate? No.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.

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.